Codes of Practice

Industry environmental Codes of Practice

HortNZ’s industry environmental Codes of Practice are being reviewed and updated with funding support from the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) and HortNZ, through the Growing Change project. Updated Codes of Practice reflect the latest research, practices and tools to support growers making decisions about how to manage and minimise nutrient and sediment losses from farms or orchards.

2025 Codes of Practice

Nutrient Management Code of Practice 

This Code of Practice provides a practical, risk-based approach to managing nutrient losses from horticultural production, using a Nutrient Management Plan workbook.

This Codes of Practice is draft for consultation.

Erosion and Sediment Control Code of Practice

This Code of Practice supports growers to apply risk-based decision making and implement appropriate practices to minimise erosion and soil loss from horticultural production.

This Codes of Practice is draft for consultation.

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