Three fruit flies have been found in Auckland within the past week, prompting the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to […]
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Fruit fly detections in Auckland – Expert Q&A
Two different species of exotic fruit flies have been found in Auckland in the past week. Both pose a risk […]
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Summer heatwave – Expert Reaction
MetService has warned there is a hot week ahead for many parts of the country, with many towns and cities set for […]
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Regulating farm runoff – Expert Reaction
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has reviewed whether the farm management software Overseer is fit for purpose in a […]
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EPA’s reassessment of chemicals – In the News
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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Gene editing in primary industries – Expert Reaction
A new discussion paper evaluates the potential uses of gene editing for New Zealand’s primary industries. New Zealand has historically […]
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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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Low-emissions economy report – In the News
The Productivity Commission has completed its report into transitioning to a low-emissions economy and recommends three crucial shifts: switching to […]
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