Two bird flu incursions have hit the Australian state of Victoria. Avian influenza has been detected on an egg farm in Victoria’s […]
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Avian influenza in US dairy cows – Expert Reaction
Overnight, the World Health Organization hosted a webinar on the public health risk of avian influenza (H5N1) recently detected in dairy cattle in the […]
Continue readingThe state of New Zealand’s natural infrastructure – Expert Reaction
A just-released report highlights how New Zealand’s communities and economies are at risk if we do not protect our natural […]
Continue readingFarmers to be recognised for sequestering carbon – Expert Reaction
The Government has today announced plans to work with the primary sector on developing a carbon sequestration strategy. The Government […]
Continue readingThe Government’s proposal to price agricultural emissions – Expert Reaction
The Government has proposed a plan of action for farmers to reduce their greenhouse emissions that’s now open for consultation. […]
Continue readingProtecting NZ’s most productive land – Expert Reaction
The Government has released a National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL), with the aim of improving how we protect […]
Continue readingFoot-and-mouth disease threat looms – Expert Q&A
A highly infectious disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals like cattle could upend New Zealand’s economy if it crosses our border. Cases […]
Continue readingWhat would a dry winter mean for the country? – Expert Reaction
New Zealand may be heading into a dry winter following a month of near record-breaking dry patches across the country. […]
Continue readingNew Zealand’s fragmenting farmlands – Expert Reaction
New Zealand’s highly productive farmlands have been decreasing over the last two decades as residential developments such as lifestyle blocks […]
Continue readingThe Climate Commission’s 15-year blueprint – Expert Reaction
The Climate Change Commission has outlined its advice on how we should reshape our economy to mitigate the climate crisis. The report says current […]
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