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Synlait Milk CEO resigns

Grant Watson CEO of Synlait Milk has resigned after nearly three years at the helm, following the company's recovery from financial instability. Watson's tenure saw...

Do white coats make you more intelligent?

This week we were subjected to a piece of biotech propaganda from the Hon. David Seymour MP, leader of the ACT Party and soon...

From agrarianism to transhumanism: The long march to dystopia

“A total demolition of the previous forms of existence is underway: how one comes into the world, biological sex, education, relationships, the family, even...

Man dies in suspected work-related incident on Taranaki farm

A man has died following a suspected work-related incident at a farm in Auroa, South Taranaki, earlier this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the...

Additional support for Southland and Otago farmers announced

The government has stepped in with an additional $50,000 of financial support for farmers and growers in Southland and parts of Otago, as relentless...

Greenpeace sues Fonterra over “Grass-Fed” claims for Anchor butter

Greenpeace has filed legal proceedings against dairy giant Fonterra, accusing the company of misleading customers by labeling its Anchor brand butter as "100 percent...

Alliance Group proposes closure of Smithfield Meatworks in timaru

Alliance Group has proposed shutting down its 139-year-old Smithfield meatworks in Timaru, citing a significant drop in sheep processing numbers. The decision, which could result...

Fonterra’s profit tops $1 billion despite drop from last year’s record high

Dairy co-operative Fonterra reported a strong profit exceeding $1 billion for the year, though lower than last year's record due to easing tailwinds like...

Fact checking the incredible claims of Prime Minister Chris Luxon, Judith Collins and the NZ Biotech lobby

Unfortunately none of the above are ever likely to publicly debate their policy to deregulate biotechnology, instead they are saturating a compliant media with...

Viral TikTok trend sparks cucumber shortage in Iceland supermarkets

Icelandic supermarkets are facing a sudden cucumber shortage after a viral TikTok recipe featuring grated cucumbers, sesame oil, garlic, rice vinegar, and chili oil...

NZ temporarily halts Australian tomato imports due to ‘virus threat’

Biosecurity New Zealand has temporarily suspended all tomato imports from Australia for a review period of seven days following the detection of the 'Tomato...

Urgent warning issued by EPA to stop using Dacthal herbicides due to risks to unborn children

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has issued an urgent warning for the public to cease using weedkillers containing Dacthal or DCPA herbicides due to...

Breakthrough claimed in ‘cow fart vaccine’

Scientists at ArkeaBio, a US-based start-up in collaboration with AgriZeroNZ from New Zealand, claim they have achieved a 'breakthrough' in developing a methane-reducing 'vaccine'...

Agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review: Is the review set up to fail?

The Agricultural and horticultural products regulatory review is open for comment until 8 September 2024. The review will focus on the approval path for...

Gardening with Wally Richards: Famine

Throughout history there has been two events that has cause great suffering and that is Famine and Plague, likely in some cases a famine...

A week in politics that stole our rights and changed our nation forever

This week Judith Collins, Minister for Science and Technology, and Chris Luxon, Prime Minister, decided to introduce a policy change with a Laurel and Hardy...

Farms of all sizes feed the world

We live in a world where oligarchs accumulate land, use their media assets to denigrate natural foods, and invest in fake alternatives. On the other...

African state facing cocoa crisis

Ghana, the world’s second-largest beans producer, is expected to yield just half the usual annual amount. Ghana is facing a cocoa production crisis after a...

UK approves fake meat for pets – FT

Animal feed is the natural starting point for the lab-grown meat market in the UK, the producer has claimed. A British company has announced that...

UK taxpayer to fund ‘woke’ study into link between milk and ‘colonialism’

New taxpayer-funded research, supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council in the UK, is set to examine the connections between milk and colonialism. Led...

‘Killing the American farmer’: Biden regulations target working outside in the sun

The Biden administration is implementing a series of measures under the guise of 'protecting workers from heat exposure', a move critics argue is rooted...

Red tape targeted to keep farmers and growers competitive

Regulation Minister David Seymour, Environment Minister Penny Simmonds, and Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard have today announced a regulatory sector review on the approval...

Investigation into Environment Canterbury chair Peter Scott ongoing

The investigation into Peter Scott, the chairperson of Environment Canterbury (ECan), continues five weeks after he stepped down from his role on May 3. The...

Willis orders inquiry into rural banking competition in New Zealand

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has initiated an inquiry into the state of competition in New Zealand's banking sector, focusing on rural areas. She has written...

Northland farmers struggle with high interest rates as bank profits surge

Northland farmers are voicing frustration as they face increasing difficulty obtaining short-term loans to cover tax bills while banks report substantial profits from high-interest...

$36 million commitment for local catchment groups

The Government is backing farmers to improve land management practices with a $36 million commitment to support locally led catchment groups, $7 million of...

Majority of suppliers want to quit dairy giant Synlait

Embattled dairy company Synlait Milk's financial challenges grow with over half of its suppliers saying they want to exit. The company has downgraded its earnings...

Bird flu ‘virus’ allegedly found in US retail milk

The pathogen has been detected in 33 cattle herds in eight states, officials say. Particles of bird flu have been found in samples of consumer...

‘Imam farmer’ ordered to pay over $200K for exploiting migrants

A Southland dairy farm, owned by a prominent imam and dairy farmer has been fined a total of $215,000 for exploiting three migrant workers...

Watch: Polish farmers block roads to Warsaw, border crossings

The protesters oppose what they see as excessive EU environmental requirements and unfairly cheap imports from Ukraine. Polish farmers intensified nationwide protests on Wednesday, decrying...

Farmers target French senator with animal corpses

The country has been gripped by protests against the government’s agricultural policies. Protesting farmers have vandalized the home of French Senator Francois Patriat, dumping manure,...

Farmer confidence survey shows slight gains

The latest Federated Farmers Farm Confidence survey indicates a slight improvement in the sector's outlook, moving from the lowest confidence level in its 15-year...

Farmers clash with police in Warsaw

More than 20 people were detained during the protest, police said. Protesting farmers clashed with police in Poland’s capital on Wednesday, in a row over...

Open ocean salmon farm ‘a win for the economy’ – Shane Jones

The final approval of New Zealand King Salmon’s Blue Endeavour open ocean aquaculture project is a significant step for New Zealand’s aquaculture, and a...

French Farmers storm Paris show in anti-Macron protest

The protesters have been rallying against rising costs, taxes, and strict EU regulations. French farmers stormed into a major Paris farm fair on Saturday ahead...

Dry weather triggers extra support for farmers and growers across the top of the South Island

The coalition Government is providing support for farmers and growers as dry conditions worsen across the top of the South Island. “Conditions on the ground...

Czech prime minister labels protesting farmers ‘supporters of Moscow’

Hundreds of tractors have blocked downtown Prague as part of demonstrations against EU agriculture policies. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has claimed farmers protesting against...

Indian farmers using kites against police drones in anti-government protest

New Delhi has sealed state borders to prevent crowds from entering the capital as tension rises. Farmers in India, who have been protesting on the...

‘Woolshed roadshows’ to discuss ‘grassroots solutions’ with sheep farmers

The Government celebrates National Lamb Day (15 February 24) and congratulates sheep farmers on the high-quality products they continue to produce. Agriculture Minister McClay hosted...

COVID Inquiry ’empty political theatre’ – Liz Gunn

There is now a substantial body of evidence, including data from Barry Young and documents from Pfizer, proving the vaccines are harmful, causing deaths...

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