Tag: fertiliser

Middle East Crisis Exposes Fragility of NZ's Dairy System, Prompts Call for Sustainable Farming Shift

22 Apr 2026 2:21 p.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

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.

Business Environment World Dairy Industry Fertiliser Urea Middle East Crisis Supply Chain Regenerative Farming Horticulture Plant-Based Proteins Fonterra
Greenpeace Slams Proposed Southland Fertiliser Factory

22 Apr 2026 1:42 p.m. · Source: Greenpeace Aotearoa

Greenpeace condemns a proposed 'coal-to-fertiliser' factory in Southland, citing environmental concerns including climate change, water pollution, and destabilized food systems. The group urges a shift to ecological farming practices.

Environment Business Politics and Government Greenpeace Climate Change Fertiliser Coal Aotearoa Water Contamination Agriculture Fossil Fuels Nitrogen Fertiliser