Plant-based bubble bursts
OPINION: Talking about plant-based food: “Chicken-free chicken” start-up Sunfed has had its valuation slashed to zero by major investor Blackbird Ventures, and its products are no longer available in supermarkets.
OPINION: Hats off to the agriculture industry for some consensus on the He Waka Eke Noa report released last week.
Not every farmer will agree with the farm-based split-gas levy but the industry is putting a strong case to the Government to keep agriculture out of its Emissions Trading Scheme.
While the sector has been praised by most stakeholders, including the Agriculture Minister, one committed anti-dairy outfit remains unconvinced.
The lobby has dubbed HWEN's proposal as a lemon that will fail to cut emissions.
It seems the consensus among industry stakeholders that self-regulation is the way to go rather than being in ETS has left a bitter taste in Greenpeace mouths.
Rural banker Rabobank is partnering with Food Rescue Kitchen on a new TV series which airs this weekend that aims to shine a light on the real and growing issues of food waste, food poverty and social isolation in New Zealand.
Telco infrastructure provider Chorus says that it believes all Kiwis – particularly those in the rural areas – need access to high-speed, reliable broadband.
World Veterinary Day falls on Saturday 27 April.
The Director General of MPI, Ray Smith says it's important for his department to celebrate the success of a whole range of groups and people around the country.
A small company which mobilised veterinarians around the country to deal with Mycoplasma bovis was one of the winners in this year's Biosecurity Awards, held at Parliament.
One of the country's top Māori sheep and beef farms is facing a five-year battle to get back to where it was before Cyclone Gabrielle struck just over 14 months ago.
OPINION: Talking about plant-based food: “Chicken-free chicken” start-up Sunfed has had its valuation slashed to zero by major investor Blackbird…
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