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OPINION: Dark suited spin doctors exist to, well, spin, and the nice cuddly progressive types at Greenpeace Aotearoa practice this dark art with the same cynicism as your average corporate giant.
OPINION: Greenpeace is back doing what it does best - spreading misinformation about the dairy sector.
In its latest tirade, it wants the Government to slap on regulations to reduce agricultural emissions.
What the Greenpeace media release deliberately fails to acknowledge is what the industry is already doing in this space: He Waka Eke Noa consultations are underway, farm environment plans are in place on many farms and sustainable milk production is the number one priority of all processors.
Greenpeace's narrow-minded view of the dairy sector is out-of-date.
New Zealand's dairy and beef industries say they welcome the announcement that the Government will invest $10.49 million in the Dairy Beef Opportunities (DBO) programme.
New Zealand farming is riding a high, with strong prices, full feed covers and improving confidence lining up at the same time.
Manawatu Mayor Michael Ford says the district sees itself as the agribusiness capital of the lower North Island.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is looking forward to connecting with farmers, rural professionals and community members at this year's Central District Field Days.
Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins has announced a reshuffle of the party's caucus portfolios.
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says a series of rural resilienced set to be rolled out next week will help farmers and growers better prepared for adverse weather events.