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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.
Organics Aotearoa NZ (OANZ), which is spearheading opposition to the Bill, has the begging bowl out, seeking cash from the community to kill the legislation, which has the backing of all coalition partners in Government.
OANZ is against environmental release of genetically engineered organisms in the country.
"Together we helped stall the Bill, mobilised thousands of submissions, and pushed this debate into the national spotlight. But stalled is not stopped!" it told supporters.
"Regulatory decisions in this election year will shape the future of food and fibre in New Zealand. So, our advocacy continues, but it depends on sustained backing."
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: The Gene Technology Bill has divided the farming community with strong arguments on both the pros and cons of GM.
Labour's agriculture spokesperson says the Government’s decisions are set to hamstring growth within the farming sector.
LIC shareholders have elected a new North Island representative to the co-operative's Board, along with five representatives to its Shareholder Reference Group (SRG), following the company's Annual Meeting held in Invercargill.
Farmers across parts of Southland and South Otago are continuing to deal with difficult conditions after a prolonged run of wet weather, with pressure building around feed supply, stock management, pasture damage, farm infrastructure and everyday workloads.
Federated Farmers says it welcomes Labour's commitment to reviewing the Sharemilking Agreements Act, calling on other major parties to do the same.
For Canterbury dairy farmers Sian Meijer and Rick Wobben, wearable technology has become one of their most valuable on-farm tools - helping manage 1850 cows across an expansive, high-performing dairy operation while improving efficiency, mating outcomes and day-to-day decision making.
Fonterra has unveiled its annual results for the 2026 financial year, posting $27 billion in revenue and close to $20 billion returned to New Zealand farmer owners and unit holders.
The first major update to the Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare in more than a decade has been released, marking what DairyNZ describes as an important step in ensuring animal welfare standards continue to evolve alongside scientific evidence and on-farm realities.
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.
