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OPINION: The Gene Technology Bill has divided the farming community with strong arguments on both the pros and cons of GM.
So when the Health Select Committee’s report on the Gene Tech Bill was extended by a month, the rumour mill went into overdrive.
Organics Aotearoa suggests in a newsletter to members that this could mean that the coalition Government is struggling to agree on the Bill in its current form.
It is urging members to use the extra time to advocate for the Bill to be fundamentally changed.
They may be disappointed because all three parties in the coalition back the use of gene technology and it seems it’s only a matter of time before the Bill becomes law.
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: The time has come for the Government to back the organic sector.
Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) spent two days in Wellington last week meeting political parties and key stakeholders to press the case for a National Organic Policy and dedicated investment.
OPINION: With export of livestock by sea dead in the water, opponents of the Gene Technology Bill think they can also force another U-turn from the Government.
Labour's agriculture spokesperson says the Government’s decisions are set to hamstring growth within the farming sector.
Ravensdown shareholders have elected Jane Montgomery and Kate Acland to the Ravensdown Board for three-year terms, following a closely contested director election.
Federated Farmers says new legislation replacing the Resource Management Act will cut red tape, unlock investment and help grow New Zealand's export-led economy, after the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill passed their third reading in Parliament yesterday.
Leading figures from the major political parties will be questioned on their primary sector policies at the Rural Issues Debate at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton, on 30 September.
OPINION: Have a plan in place now!
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says it welcomes the passage of the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill, calling the bills a positive step for sheep and beef farmers.
A spate of southerly winds bringing cold temperatures has presented challenges for Taranaki dairy farmers.
OPINION: It seems Canterbury processor Synlait is still in the doldrums.
OPINION: Get offside with New Zealand First leader Winston Peters at your own peril.
