Guidance to support your NZFAP and NZFAP Plus progress
ANZCO Foods offers tailored support to help you get started and stay on track with NZFAP and NZFAP Plus. Whether you're new to the programmes or preparing for the next step, you’ll find resources and guidance here to support your progress.
What you'll find here
This page includes fact sheets, templates, guidance documents, and links to request the latest Standards, all designed to make each step of the process clearer and easier to manage.
- Producer Packs
- ANZCO Foods and Agri Intel partnership
- Complimentary sessions - Two hours free consulting
- NZFAP Plus $1,500 Silver accreditation deal
- ANZCO Records Book – NZFAP
- Publicly available resources for NZFAP Plus
Producer Packs
These packs simplify the process with practical tools and templates.
What’s included:
- Agri Intel templates: a framework to help producers record and verify NZFAP Plus requirements
- Application forms: for both programmes
- Pre-audit checklists: for both programmes
- NZFAP Plus process flyer: a step-by-step guide toward accreditation
- QR code fridge magnet: quick access to the ANZCO Foods Assurance hub
- Consulting and accreditation flyer: free consulting hours and support package
- ANZCO Foods Records Book: to help with documentation and compliance for NZFAP
Partnering with Agri Intel to support farm performance and NZFAP Plus accreditation
Extra support
A tailored support offering to help producers advance through NZFAP Plus and work towards accreditation.
Two hours free
Two hours of free consultation to help you understand NZFAP Plus and a personalised road map with your next steps.
$1,500 deal
An exclusive support package to help ANZCO producers achieve NZFAP Plus Silver*
About Agri Intel
Agri Intel is a Canterbury-based consultancy that supports New Zealand farmers through strategic initiatives designed to enhance value and sustainability. A team of six experienced consultants work with farming clients across the country, helping them identify opportunities and unlock the full potential of their farm businesses.
Two hours free consulting
ANZCO Foods and Agri Intel are offering up to two hours of free consultation to help ANZCO producers understand and implement the requirements of NZFAP Plus.
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What's included and how it works
- Once you become an NZFAP Plus member, ANZCO’s QA team will notify you of your eligibility.
- If you express interest, Agri Intel will contact you to arrange a phone or video call.
- The consultant will review the NZFAP Plus Standard in relation to your farm system and identify key focus areas.
- Following the call, you’ll receive a personalised road map with your next steps.
- You’ll also have the option to access a fixed-price accreditation package to support your progress.
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What's in it for me?
- A clear, tailored plan to help you become NZFAP Plus accredited.
- Premium payments: Earn $0.10/kg CW on contracted, in-spec lamb, PSH, and bull from the date of certification (Silver or Gold level).
- Double Advantage points: As an Advantage member (or new member) on contract, you’ll earn double points.
NZFAP Plus $1,500 Silver accreditation deal
ANZCO Foods, in partnership with Agri Intel, is offering an exclusive support package to help ANZCO producers achieve NZFAP Plus Silver accreditation for just $1,500 + GST. Take advantage of this exclusive offer and start working toward NZFAP Plus accreditation today.
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What's included and how it works
- Agri Intel will guide you through the NZFAP Plus requirements and work alongside you to complete key consulting tasks.
- The full package value is $3,000 + GST – as an ANZCO producer, you only pay half, the rest is covered by ANZCO and Agri Intel.
- Pay $3,000 + GST upfront and ANZCO Foods will reimburse you $1,500 once you book your NZFAP Plus audit.*
- If you do not pass the audit using Agri Intel’s plan, Agri Intel will refund $1,500 + GST.
- Everything you need to achieve NZFAP Plus Silver accreditation is included.
*Audit wait times are typically 4 to 8 weeks, so we recommend booking in advance.
ANZCO Records Book for NZFAP
The ANZCO Records Book is a valuable tool designed to support producers with documenting and verifying records aligned with New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme (NZFAP) requirements.
This hard-copy resource includes:
- Key templates to help you meet NZFAP Standards
- Guidance on livestock preparation and presentation policies
- Information about the ANZCO Producer portal, Livestock App, and eASDs
ANZCO's Records Book is updated annually to reflect the latest NZFAP Standard. It’s a live document that ensures your record-keeping remains accurate and compliant.
Latest update: The current edition was released in March 2024, aligned with NZFAP Version 6. No changes have been made since this release.
Publicly available resources for NZFAP Plus
Online resources are available to help you understand and implement NZFAP Plus record-keeping. These tools support integrated farm planning and align industry templates with NZFAP Plus standards.
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General resources
- MPI – Integrated farm planning tools and support MPI Integrated Farm Planning
- Beef + Lamb New Zealand – Knowledge Hub Knowledge Hub
- Farm Planning resources: Farm Planning | B+LNZ
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People component
- Farmstrong – Contact and support Farmstrong Support
- Beef + Lamb – Farm safety management plan. Includes templates for risk registers, incident logs, staff training, and inductions. Farm Safety Plan
- Beef + Lamb – Employment hub Employment Hub
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Environment component
- Using Google My Maps for farm mapping How-To Guide
- Google Earth Tool Google Earth Tool
- Beef + Lamb – Map your land resources Map Your Land
- LAWA – Freshwater monitoring data Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA)
- Wilderlab – eDNA sampling kits Wilderlab Website
- MPI – Biodiversity guidance for farm planning Biodiversity Farm Planning
- Beef + Lamb – GHG calculator and action plan GHG Calculator
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Biosecurity component
MPI – Biosecurity guidance for farm planning Biosecurity Farm Planning
DairyNZ – Biosecurity planner (useful for red meat and dairy) Biosecurity Planner
Disclaimer: The resources above are not directly affiliated with NZFAP Plus but may assist you in meeting the programme’s requirements. Using these tools can support your understanding and implementation but does not guarantee accreditation.
Need help navigating farm assurance?
For help with farm assurance, contact the ANZCO Foods Quality Assurance team: QAadmin@anzcofoods.com
