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OPINION: It seems that our friends at Greenpeace are never satisfied.
The Government's plan to overhaul restrictions of gene editing and other genetic technologies in New Zealand and establish a dedicated regulator has been well received. The new genetic technology could be the key to reducing emissions in the pastoral sector.
However, Greenpeace remains adamant that genetically engineered "technofixes are not the solution".
Sounding like a broken record, they are still calling for fewer cows and less palm kernel feed and nitrogen fertiliser.
In case Greenpease hasn't noticed, even Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) has welcomed discussions to review gene technology rules to meet changes in scientific advancements.
As the election heats up, Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) has launched its election scorecard designed to help voters wanting to support policies that grow organic and New Zealand's organic sector.
OPINION: Groundswell's opinion of the incumbent farm industry representatives isn't high.
OPINION: The time has come for the Government to back the organic sector.
OPINION: After hogging the media limelight for telling a NZ Chinese MP to "go back home", Winston Peters has decided to focus on a domestic issue - oil and gas drilling.
A record farmgate milk price and strong global demand is laying the foundation for continued growth of organic dairy farming in New Zealand.
Mobile phone coverage and reliability are deteriorating in rural areas, and farming families are bearing the cost, according to a Federated Farmers survey.
HelloFresh New Zealand has launched a limited-edition Country Cookout Box of Southern-inspired meals, arriving as the 2026/27 rodeo season gets underway.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand Incorporated (BLNZ Inc) is marking 40 years of promoting red meat to New Zealand consumers, citing its taste, family meals and nutritional benefits.
Pāmu has welcomed Taranaki student Paige Burston as its newest First Foundation Scholar, supporting her journey towards a career in agriculture and animal science.
Farmer-owned fertiliser company, Ballance Agri Nutrients is welcoming National’s plan to negotiate security agreements with key supplier countries to protect New Zealand-bound products from export restrictions and greater supply chain certainty.
