Tag: fonterra
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New Zealand Dairy Efficiency Claims Under Fire Amidst Political Scrutiny
New Zealand's dairy farming efficiency claims are being challenged by industry data and international reports, sparking debate among politicians at the annual Fieldays event over the sector's environmental impact and future direction.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeAgricultureEconomyElection Dairy FarmingAgricultural EmissionsFieldaysFonterraNestléEcological FarmingGreenpeace
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New Zealand Government Accused of Shielding Corporate Polluters Through Legislation
New Zealand's government faces accusations of enacting industry-drafted legislation to protect corporate polluters from court challenges, sparking concerns about democratic integrity and environmental accountability.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeLegal corporate lobbyingenvironmental lawFonterraZ EnergyFast-Track Approvals BillGreenpeace
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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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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.
BusinessEnvironment FonterraGreenpeaceGreenwashingClimate ChangeDairy IndustryEmissionsSustainability ReportPublic Library of ScienceAgriculture
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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 End to Dairy Expansion as Emissions Rise
Greenpeace urges halt to dairy growth as government report reveals rising emissions from intensive farming, surpassing other industries and threatening climate goals.
EnvironmentBusinessPolitics and Government GreenpeaceFonterraDairy FarmingGreenhouse Gas EmissionsClimate ChangeAgricultureSynthetic Nitrogen Fertiliser
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Greenpeace Demands End to Dairy Expansion as Emissions Rise
Greenpeace urges halt to dairy expansion as government report reveals rising emissions from intensive farming, highlighting Fonterra's significant climate impact and calling for a shift to regenerative practices.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusiness GreenpeaceFonterraDairy FarmingGreenhouse Gas EmissionsClimate ChangeAgricultureMethane EmissionsSynthetic Nitrogen Fertiliser
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New Zealand Companies Accused of Greenwashing Amidst Growing Consumer Demand for Sustainability
New Zealand businesses are increasingly using deceptive environmental claims, known as greenwashing, to attract consumers, despite growing awareness and regulatory scrutiny.
BusinessEnvironmentLaw EnforcementEconomyTradeEnergyGeneral Politics GreenwashingCoca ColaAir New ZealandFonterraZ EnergyFair Trading ActPlastic WasteNet ZeroSustainable Aviation Fuels
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New Zealand Agritech Sector Enters New Growth Phase
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BusinessAgricultureEconomyTrade Agritech UnleashedAucklandTaurangaDunedinFonterraRavensdownSilver Fern FarmsZespriHalterHectreAgovorScanabullScentian BioLevnoTrevFarm FocusFiguredBrendan O’ConnellAgriTech New Zealand