Grass-fed faux pas
OPINION: It seems Fonterra has quietly conceded a labelling faux pas on its iconic butter brand.
OPINON: In the latest hysterical press release from Greenpeace, the sandal wearers have unleashed their worst conspiracy theorist tendencies, ranting about “Big Tobacco, Big Oil” and now “Big Meat and Dairy”.
They claim to have ‘proof’ about “Fonterra’s role in derailing climate action”.
The ‘big smoking gun’ is a report from Netherlands-based NGO ‘Changing Markets Foundation’.
However, this NGO is hardly impartial or independent.
Its founders are Joakim Bergman, a professional greenie who spent a big chunk of his career in senior roles for Greenpeace, and Paul Gilding, former “global CEO of Greenpeace”.
And its website is awash with juvenile claims that farmer-led protests around the world, similar to Groundswell, are part of “a transnational far-right movement”.
Fonterra has updated its plan to divest its global consumer business and integrated businesses, Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka.
Fonterra has announced new financial incentives for farmers who achieve on-farm emissions targets.
OPINION: The farming sector, or at least some parts of it, are preparing for a battle with the Government over its latest international climate change target.
Underground festival is an event for farmers and growers which celebrates the land through great food and inspiring conversations, says event organiser Fran Bailey.
There's been very little reaction to the government science reform announcement, with many saying the devil will be in the detail.
A committee which carried out the review into New Zealand's science system says the underinvestment will continue to compromise the country's future.
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