Plant-based bubble bursts
OPINION: Talking about plant-based food: “Chicken-free chicken” start-up Sunfed has had its valuation slashed to zero by major investor Blackbird Ventures, and its products are no longer available in supermarkets.
OPINION: Irish farmers could be facing the same fate as their counterparts in the Netherlands.
The Irish Government's plan to cut agriculture emissions by 25% by 2030 could drive many farms into bankruptcy.
Like in New Zealand, the biggest contributor to emissions in Ireland is agriculture. Ireland's 135,000 farms produce 37.5% of national emissions, the highest proportion in the European Union.
Cutting emissions by a quarter will drive many farms into bankruptcy and could force the culling of hundreds of thousands of cows, farmers claim.
In the Netherlands, a similar move by the Governmnet has seen nationwide protests by farmers. Irish farmers could soon be taking to the streets too.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive Sam McIvor will step down in July.
A new report shows farm employers across the dairy, sheep and beef, and arable sectors have continued to invest strongly in one of their greatest assets – their staff.
The country’s 4200 commercial fruit and vegetable growers will vote from May 14 on a new HortNZ levy.
Meat processor Alliance Group is asking farmer shareholders to inject more capital in order to remain a 100% co-operative.
Dairy
Rural banker Rabobank is partnering with Food Rescue Kitchen on a new TV series which airs this weekend that aims to shine a light on the real and growing issues of food waste, food poverty and social isolation in New Zealand.
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