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OPINION: First they demanded plant-based 'milk', now they want it priced cheaper than real milk.
Actor and longtime animal rights activist James Cromwell superglued his hand to a Starbucks counter in New York City recently to protest the coffee chain's extra charges for vegan milk.
The "glue-in" protest was organized by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) which live-streamed on social media.
What started as demanding a cheaper price for fake milk, turned into a rally cry against dairy farming.
The Oscar-nominated actor was poste up on the Midtown Manhattan Starbucks counter for at least 35 minutes, leading chants and railing against the living conditions for dairy cows, and the environmental consequences of dairy farming.
Police officers eventually arrived and shut down the store.
Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are being encouraged to cast their votes in the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board directors' election.
A unique discovery by a Palmerston North science company, Biolumic, looks set to revolutionise the value and potential of ryegrass and the secret is the application of ultraviolet (UV) light.
A New Zealand company is redefining the global collagen game by turning New Zealand sheepskin into a world-class health product.
With further extreme weather on the way, ANZ Bank is encouraging farmers and business owners impacted by the recent extreme weather and flooding to seek support if they need it.
New Zealand must continue to educate Chinese consumers about the unique qualities of its red meat products and how they differ from competitors, says Silver Fern Farms chief executive Dan Boulton.
There are opportunities outside the farmgate for young farmers to further develop their skills, says 2025 Primary Industries Emerging Leader Award winner Bridie Virbickas.