Markets
Episode 52 – How are world trade tensions impacting the dairy industry?
The much anticipated Gene Technology Bill has been introduced to parliament this week giving New Zealanders the first look at what the new regulations around genetic technologies such as gene editing and genetic modification could look like. In this episode hear from Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) science advisor Dr Emily Parker on the tiered, risk-based approach to regulating the technologies, including techniques that could be exempt from the regulations. Also hear from Dr Raj Bhula, the Gene Technology Regulator in Australia.
Facing the squeeze
Despite recent market recoveries, many farmers could benefit from more independent scrutiny of their plans, Phil Edmonds writes.
Dairy season showing resurgence
After August’s fall has come the recovery of the dairy market. By Rosalind Crickett.