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Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith’s voice of reason is the common sense approach New Zealand needs when it comes to genetically modified organisms, says Federated Farmers’ president Dr William Rolleston.

Genetics trials on a scale not seen for at least 15 years have renewed farmer enthusiasm for beef genetics.

Dairy farmers wanting to spread risk and income source are enquiring about Firstlight Wagyu genetics, says the company's supply manager Peter Keeling.

A New Zealand dairy farmer who has farmed overseas and worked with some of the largest dairy genetics organisations now heads World Wide Sires in New Zealand.

Minor amendments to regulations on the definition of what is and is not a GMO have been approved by Cabinet, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says.

Forest owners say kinks in the laws covering the release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) need to be ironed out.

Seeking to offer products that meet demand, by using new technologies in the most cost-effective manner, just makes sense, says Focus Genetics chief executive Gavin Foulsham.

Genetics companies are reporting an increase in demand from dairy farmers for proven beef genetics.

LIC and CRV may be rivals in New Zealand but they are working together in Australia.

 Dairy farmers are being urged to look at breeding the balance of dairy herds (after replacements) to proven beef genetics.