Displaying items by tag: GENETIC MODIFICATION

Thursday, 22 February 2024 15:11

EPA clarifies GMO definition, researchers happy

Researchers are celebrating an Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) ruling that removes restrictions on the use of null segregants- descendants from genetically modified organisms but do not contain genetic modifications themselves.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 05 July 2023 10:55

National's GM stance welcomed

National's policy announcement on genetic modification in New Zealand has been described as "exciting" by BioTech NZ.

Published in General News

The Soil & Health Association says that New Zealand won’t need a loosening of regulations around gene editing (GE) and genetic modification (GM) or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to combat climate change.

Published in General News
Monday, 12 June 2023 15:55

Nats seek to end ban on GE and GM

National says that, should it be elected to government in October, it will seek to end New Zealand’s ban on gene editing (GE) and genetic modification (GM).

Published in General News
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 12:55

Feds: Overdue GM discussion offers GHG solution

Federated Farmers says the Productivity Commission’s recent recommendations on genetic engineering could provide the answer to greenhouse gas emissions.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 09 March 2021 18:25

NSW to lift GM crop moratorium

The NSW Government has announced that a moratorium on genetically modified (GM) food crops will be lifted in the state from 1 July 2021, ending an 18-year ban.

Published in World News
Thursday, 24 October 2019 07:55

Potential shake-up of GE restrictions

Current restrictions on genetic modification regulation in New Zealand could be reviewed if National were to form the next government.

Published in General News
Thursday, 12 September 2019 12:55

GE grass’s GHG solution

New Zealand forage scientists have been experimenting to discover whether a new, potentially environmentally sustainable grass will perform in the field as it has in controlled environment studies.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 18 July 2018 14:55

Time to restart genetic modification debate?

An expert on genetic modification says though young people can see the possibilities with the technology, some people are still living in a time warp in regards to it.

Published in General News

New Zealand's regulations on genetically modified agriculture are “not fit for purpose,” says South Canterbury farmer and national president of Federated Farmers, William Rolleston.

Published in General News
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