agriculture

In the News | Published: 05 October 2018

New Zealand has historically had a conservative approach to gene editing, but embracing gene editing technology could allow us to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 October 201805 October 2018

A new discussion paper evaluates the potential uses of gene editing for New Zealand’s primary industries. New Zealand has historically […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 24 August 2018

It might seem like common sense that increasing the efficiency of irrigation would save water. But in a Policy Forum […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 April 201820 August 2018

A draft report from the Productivity Commission has made a series of recommendations for how New Zealand can transition to […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 19 April 201820 August 2018

The extent to which we have changed our natural landscapes is highlighted in the latest instalment of the Ministry for […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 April 201811 April 2018

A new report commissioned by Westpac suggests billions of dollars could be on the line if there is further delay […]

In the News | Published: 29 March 201805 July 2018

Over 22,000 cattle will be culled in an effort to prevent further spread of the disease Mycoplasma bovis. Minister for […]

In the News | Published: 12 April 201703 August 2018

The Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor Sir Peter Gluckman has released a report hoped to help understand the complexity of […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 July 201603 May 2017

Over 100 Nobel laureates have signed their name to an open letter challenging Greenpeace to end its opposition to genetically […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 19 May 201620 May 2016

One billion tonnes. That’s how much the global agricultural industry needs to cut its emissions per year by 2030 to […]