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Regulating farm runoff – Expert Reaction

Regulating farm runoff – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 December 201811 February 2019

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

EPA’s reassessment of chemicals – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 17 October 201811 February 2019

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

Australian Cancer Council calls for review of ‘Round-up’ — Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 09 October 201811 February 2019

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

Gene editing in primary industries – In The News

In the News  |  Published: 05 October 201811 February 2019

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

Gene editing in primary industries – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 04 October 201808 February 2019

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

Glyphosate and bees – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 25 September 201811 February 2019

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

Low-emissions economy report – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 04 September 201811 February 2019

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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How does methane contribute to global warming – Expert Reaction

How does methane contribute to global warming – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 August 201811 February 2019

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

Beef feedlots in NZ – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 29 August 201811 February 2019

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

Irrigation efficiency not so efficient – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 August 201811 February 2019

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

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