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What do farmers think about biodiversity on their land? – Expert Reaction

What do farmers think about biodiversity on their land? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 September 2020

Over 90 per cent of sheep and beef farmers surveyed acknowledge the benefits of managing biodiversity on their farmland, according […]

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The COVID-19 risk for rural communities – Expert Reaction

The COVID-19 risk for rural communities – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 26 March 2020

Cases of COVID-19 are being recorded in rural areas. Will the thinly-stretched health services be able to cope? Today’s Ministry of Health […]

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Agricultural emissions agreement – Expert Reaction

Agricultural emissions agreement – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 24 October 201924 October 2019

The Government and farming sector have agreed to a partnership to reduce primary sector emissions. A five-year plan will aim […]

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Climate change committee’s recommendations – Expert Reaction

Climate change committee’s recommendations – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 July 201916 July 2019

The Government has released the reports from the Interim Climate Change Committee, along with details on how it plans to […]

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Summer heatwave – Expert Reaction

Summer heatwave – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 28 January 201901 February 2019

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

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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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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