Science fiction
OPINION: Last week's announcement of Prime Minister’s new Science and Technology Advisory Council hasn’t gone down too well in the science community.
OPINION: NZ milk company A2 Milk's plan to start exporting infant formula to one of the world's biggest milk markets seems dead in the water.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told A2 that it is deferring further consideration of the company's request to export its infant-formula products into the US.
The US produces almost all of its own baby formula for domestic consumption, but the market is dominated by a few top players. That's led to some distressing shortages over the past few months, which has investors wondering if A2 Milk shares could receive some helpful tailwinds.
While A2 Milk (and even Fonterra) has yet to step in to help fill the void, some other international companies, like European based Danone, have tripled their exports to the States in recent months.
The Good Carbon Farm has partnered with Tolaga Bay Heritage Charitable Trust to deliver its first project in Tairāwhiti Gisborne.
Education union NZEI Te Riu Roa says that while educators will support the Government’s investment in learning support, they’re likely to be disappointed that it has been paid for by defunding expert teachers.
The Government says it is sharpening its focus and support for the food and fibre industry in Budget 2025.
A European Union regulation ensuring that the products its citizens consume do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation worldwide threatens $200m of New Zealand beef and leather exports.
A long-acting, controlled- release capsule designed to protect ewes from internal parasites during the lambing period is back on the market following a comprehensive reassessment.
Healthcare appears to be the big winner in this year's budget as agriculture and environment miss out.