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Deafening silence

OPINION: This old mutt notes that the latest figures from Stats NZ show that in the quarter ending December 2022, the country’s ag sector decreased its emissions by 1.3% (132 kilotonnes).

OPINION: A mate of your canine crusader reckons the Labour Party’s recently unveiled slogan for the upcoming election – ‘In it for you’ – is not only meaningless and confusing, but also could have some rather unfortunate connotations.

Lucky escape!

OPINION: Yours truly was reminded of the long-standing dodgy behaviour of former patron of the arts and meat industry magnate Sir James Wallace after his recent public naming as a convicted sex offender.

Full of it!

OPINION: The Hound reckons the country’s woolgrowers, already outraged by the Ministry of Education’s recent decision to award an American company the contract to install nylon carpet in 800 rural schools around the country instead of wool, now have an even bigger gripe with the Government and its so-called focus on sustainability.

Animal welfare review needed

A new report has recommended a review of how secondary legislation is developed under the Animal Welfare Act 1999.

A new report from the Regulations Review Committee has recommended a review of how secondary legislation is developed under the Animal Welfare Act 1999.

Eradication of M. bovis on track - O'Connor

New Zealand is on track to eradicate M. bovis, says Biosecurity and Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor.

Biosecurity and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says there are currently no farms in New Zealand infected with M. bovis.

Editorial: Co-op power!

Co-op Business NZ chief executive Roz Henry.

OPINION: Think co-operatives and some of our biggest agribusiness companies – Fonterra, Zespri, Alliance Group, Silver Fern Farms, Farmlands, LIC, Ballance, Ravensdown and Tatua – come to mind.

Veterinary sector in sustainability crisis

The report highlights there is inadequate funding of veterinary schools to meet the cost of teaching future vets.

A new report into the education of veterinarians has revealed a sustainability crisis within the sector.

Students get a taste of rural health needs

With health outcomes of rural Māori worse than any other demographic in NZ, Hauora Taiwhenua chief executive Dr Grant Davidson said having trainee health professionals immerse themselves in Tikanga Māori is a fundamental first step in cultural safety training.

The Kaikōura community and Takahanga Marae recently welcomed 14 tertiary health students from around NZ for a noho marae (overnight visit).

Incremental change

The reports says investors in disruptive innovations will need more prudence when it comes to food products.

In the next few years, the global consumer food industry will see a shift in innovation strategies as large food companies refocus their attentions on incremental changes as opposed to disruptive innovations.