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Welcome to the NZ Novachem Agrichemical website.


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This website is a subscriber only site which provides instant access to a comprehensive, up-to-date database of agrichemicals that are available for use in New Zealand. It does not include home or garden formulations, veterinary chemicals, fertilisers or timber treatment products.

Products are cross referenced by trade names, active ingredients, chemical groups and genre. Our search facility lets you select individual crops, weeds or pests to find the relevant product. Where available each product has the relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Haznote and Label in PDF format which can be downloaded, printed or emailed.

All this information is also available in printed form 2026 manual for NZ$240 plus GST. Subscribers to this manual automatically receive a twelve month subscription to this website. For those who would prefer to subscribe to the website only they can do so for NZ$208.00 plus GST per annum. 

The website also includes the latest news and information from the agrichemical industry.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Sharing User IDs is a violation of the terms of service and can result in immediate deactivation. See the Novachem Website & Online Subscription terms.


News Feed


21/01/2026

EPA approves a new cereal herbicide

The Environmental Protection Authority has approved a new herbicide used to control certain broadleaf and grass weeds in wheat and barley crops. More



21/01/2026

Acquisition marks new chapter for innovative weed control

Auckland-based Key Industries has acquired Cut’n’Paste Weed Gels, a trusted New Zealand brand known for its simple, targeted and environmentally responsible weed-control solutions. More



21/01/2026

Dozens of potential new tools under scrutiny

A Lighter Touch’s residue and efficacy trial work this season is evaluating 53 products across 22 trials, targeting high priority crop protection control gaps in a range of crops. More






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