The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released a priority chemicals list of 39 chemicals – mostly insecticides, fungicides and weed-killers, that require […]
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Australian Cancer Council calls for review of ‘Round-up’ — Expert Reaction
The Australian Cancer Council is reported to be calling for an independent review into the weedkiller, glyphosate — the active ingredient in […]
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Gene editing in primary industries – In The News
New Zealand has historically had a conservative approach to gene editing, but embracing gene editing technology could allow us to […]
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Glyphosate and bees – Expert Reaction
New research from the US has found the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup could be contributing to the […]
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How does methane contribute to global warming – Expert Reaction
New research released by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton highlights the impact methane from New Zealand’s livestock […]
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Beef feedlots in NZ – Expert Q&A
Intensive beef farming is the latest farming practice to be called into question by activists. Most of New Zealand’s beef herd are […]
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Irrigation efficiency not so efficient – Expert Reaction
It might seem like common sense that increasing the efficiency of irrigation would save water. But in a Policy Forum […]
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Monsanto loses glyphosate cancer case – Expert Reaction
Environment Minister Eugenie Sage has said she will be asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consider adding Roundup to a […]
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Land and Water recommendations – In the News
The Land and Water Forum has reported back to Government with a series of recommendation for improving water quality, but […]
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Impacts of Mycoplasma bovis eradication – Expert reaction
Cabinet decided on Monday to continue efforts to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. Experts say the efforts will have repercussions for […]
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