Tag: dairy_industry
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Study Links Drinking Water Nitrate to 120 Premature Births Annually in New Zealand
A new study links nitrate contamination in New Zealand's drinking water to up to 120 premature births annually, even below legal limits. Greenpeace blames the dairy industry, urging stricter regulations and lower nitrate thresholds.
HealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceEnvironmentAgricultureGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Nitrate contaminationPremature birthsDrinking waterDairy industryFonterraGreenpeace
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Greenpeace Welcomes Green Party's Environmental Policies, Urges Broader Adoption
Greenpeace Aotearoa welcomes the Green Party's plans to tackle freshwater pollution and protect oceans. Policies include phasing out synthetic nitrogen fertilizer and banning bottom trawling, but Greenpeace calls for urgent action and for the Labour Party to adopt these critical…
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentSocial IssuesElection Greenpeace AotearoaGreen PartyFreshwaterOcean ProtectionNitrate ContaminationDairy IndustryBottom TrawlingGreenpeace
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Primary Industries Awards Celebrate New Zealand's Top Food and Fibre Leaders
New Zealand's primary sector honored its top contributors at the annual Primary Industries Awards in Auckland. Jim van der Poel received the Outstanding Contribution award, alongside other leaders recognized for their impact on rural communities, journalism, and innovation.
BusinessScience & TechnologyMediaEnvironmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationDigital and Print PublishingComputers and Internet Primary Industries AwardsDairy IndustryRural SupportAgricultural JournalismInnovationAgricultureFederated Farmersfarmingelection
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Agritech Takes Center Stage at Fieldays 2026, Driving New Zealand's Food and Fibre Future
Fieldays 2026 highlighted agritech's crucial role in New Zealand's food and fibre sector, shifting focus to practical solutions. Government programs, global collaborations, and industry awards underscore its growing influence, with future events planned to accelerate adoption and international scaling.
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MPI Initiates DIRA Review Targeting Fonterra's Competition Rules
New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries has launched a review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA). The review will assess if competition provisions regulating Fonterra are still necessary and beneficial, with a report due to Parliament by June 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureGeneral PoliticsEconomyLegal DIRAFonterraMinistry for Primary IndustriesTodd McClayDairy IndustryRegulatory ReviewNew Zealand Government
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Greenpeace Tests Reveal Elevated Nitrate in Southland Private Bore Water
Greenpeace's Ōtautau water tests show elevated nitrates in private bores, with 16% above preterm birth risk level. A final testing event is scheduled for Lumsden tomorrow, urging residents to check their water.
HealthBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentAgricultureMedical ScienceState GovernmentsSocial Issues GreenpeaceŌtautauSouthlandLumsdennitrate contaminationdrinking waterdairy industry
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Global Crises and Domestic Inaction Threaten New Zealand's Dairy Future
New Zealand's dairy sector faces severe threats from global fertilizer shortages and domestic energy issues. Political inaction and a reliance on outdated models are pushing the industry towards an uncertain future, demanding urgent strategic shifts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureClimate ChangeLabour PartyNational Party Dairy IndustryFertilizerStrait of HormuzPolitical ResponseGreenpeace
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Greenpeace Demands Dairy Industry Regulation Following 2026 Climate Risk Assessment
Greenpeace is demanding immediate government regulation of New Zealand's intensive dairy industry following the 2026 National Climate Risk Assessment. The environmental group warns that agricultural emissions must be addressed to prevent increasingly severe extreme weather events and infrastructure damage.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessWeatherClimate ChangeEnvironmentAgricultureGeneral PoliticsAustralasia GreenpeaceDairy IndustryEnvironmental IssuesExtreme Weather
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Fonterra Accused of Widespread Greenwashing in New Study
A new study reveals Fonterra made 31 greenwashed environmental claims out of 32 analyzed. Greenpeace criticizes the company's pollution and misleading tactics amid rising emissions and climate impacts.
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Middle East Crisis Exposes Fragility of NZ's Dairy System, Prompts Call for Sustainable Farming Shift
Geopolitical events highlight New Zealand's over-reliance on dairy and synthetic fertilisers, sparking urgent calls for a transition to sustainable horticulture and plant-based agriculture, supported by government policy.
BusinessEnvironmentWorld Dairy IndustryFertiliserUreaMiddle East CrisisSupply ChainRegenerative FarmingHorticulturePlant-Based ProteinsFonterra
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Greenpeace Demands Lower Nitrate Limits with Contaminated Water Bar at Parliament
Greenpeace Aotearoa is serving nitrate-contaminated water on Parliament lawn, urging MPs to lower the drinking water standard from the 1950s limit.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEnvironmentEconomyGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesAgricultureEnergy Greenpeace AotearoaNitrate ContaminationParliament LawnDrinking WaterDairy IndustryCow UrineNitrogen FertiliserBowel CancerPreterm BirthNew Zealand GovernmentGreenpeace
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New Zealand's Freshwater Quality Declining, Report Finds
A new government report reveals significant declines in New Zealand's freshwater quality, with E. coli and nitrate levels exceeding legal limits and many rivers deemed unsuitable for swimming.
EnvironmentHealthAgriculturePolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaWater QualityPollutionDairy Industry Ministry for EnvironmentE. colinitrateGreenpeaceWill Appelbedairy farmingregenerative agricultureGreenpeace
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New Zealand's Trade Surplus Soars to $1.4 Billion in April 2025
New Zealand's merchandise trade surplus hits $1.4 billion in April 2025, a huge jump from the $12 million deficit in April 2024, boosted by overlapping dairy and fruit seasons.
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