Fossil Fuel Crusade
OPINION: The global crusade against fossil fuel is gaining momentum in some regions.
OPINION: A press release from the oxygen thieves running the hot air symposium on climate change, known as COP30, grabbed your old mate’s attention.
‘Climate Doom Loop’ sounded ominous.
Turns out it’s more than a bit revealing of the true agenda behind many of the lanyard-wearers who racked up the airpoints to attend COP30 – they are rabid opponents of livestock farming, trying to implicate farmers in the death of their own livestock: “Millions of farmed animals are killed each year by floods, storms and heatwaves driven by climate change, yet the very system they are reared in is making the situation worse”, they said, followed by a quote that reveals their true agenda: “Governments must take urgent action to reduce emissions and livestock production as well as meat consumption in richer countries”.
FarmIQ Systems has developed a free land management app to help remove barriers to New Zealand farmers and growers adopting digital tools.
Rural Women New Zealand has announced the winners of the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards.
Horticulture NZ says the funding boost to improve state highway resilience will support growers and strengthen the transport links they rely on to get produce to market.
Gallagher has appointed Rob Clayton as Chief Executive of its global Animal Management business to lead the next stage of growth across key markets.
A Waihi dairy farmer, Keith Torrens, has been convicted and fined $39,000 for the unlawful discharge of dairy effluent following a prosecution taken by Waikato Regional Council.
Taranaki's sunshine and energy sector expertise are powering a new approach to renewable energy, with the launch of BlueGreen Frontiers.

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