Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

Gordon Campbell | Parliament TV | Parliament Today | News Video | Crime | Employers | Housing | Immigration | Legal | Local Govt. | Maori | Welfare | Unions | Youth | Search

 

Budget Brings Hope For Sustainability Science

Budget Investment Brings Hope For Sustainability Science

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) is pleased at today's budget announcement of new priorities for the Ministry for the Environment, and hopes that the Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) will lead to a greater investment in organic innovation.

"Today's announcement seems to mark the beginning of Government's recognition that high quality spending works for planet, people and profits", said Derek Broadmore, OANZ Chair.

"In New Zealand, our greatest environmental and economic challenges are entwined. Agriculture and horticulture are our biggest export earners, but reductions in environmental impacts are essential to preserve our ecosystems and meet the demands of international markets", Mr Broadmore said.

"With certified organic systems internationally recognized as the leading way to reduce dependency on farm inputs, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and adapt to climate change, OANZ hopes that PGP funding will be invested in innovation which can benefit our organic and conventional farms alike.

"Ongoing development of organic knowledge is essential to help New Zealand producers stay at the forefront of international best practice.

"Organic producers also have a great deal to offer the Ministry for the Environment in implementing its new priorities. Organic systems deliver strong proven results across the Ministry for the Environment's priority areas, and we look forward to discussing ways that organic techniques can be adopted broadly across the primary sector.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

"Today's economic challenges make it more important than ever for government to prioritize and invest in innovation which protects and enhances New Zealand's global environmental brand.

"Our trading partners are tightening their environmental regulations, while consumers increasingly demand residue-free foods which are produced ethically and sustainably.

"The Government should be encouraged to focus this positive investment in innovation into areas such as organics, which have strong potential to work for the environment and our communities, as well as the economy, in difficult times", Mr Broadmore said.

ENDS

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines


Gordon Campbell: On The US Opposition To Mortgage Interest Deductibility For Landlords


Should landlords be able to deduct the interest on the loans they take out to bankroll their property speculation? The US Senate Budget Committee and Bloomberg News don't think this is a good idea, for reasons set out below. Regardless, our coalition government has been burning through a ton of political capital by giving landlords a huge $2.9 billion tax break via interest deductibility, while still preaching the need for austerity to the disabled, and to everyone else...
More


 
 

Government: Concerns Conveyed To China Over Cyber Activity
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand’s concerns about cyber activity have been conveyed directly to the Chinese Government. “The Prime Minister and Minister Collins have expressed concerns today about malicious cyber activity... More

ALSO:


Government: GDP Decline Reinforces Government’s Fiscal Plan

Declining GDP for the December quarter reinforces the importance of restoring fiscal discipline to public spending and driving more economic growth, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says... More

ALSO:


Government: Humanitarian Support For Gaza & West Bank

Winston Peters has announced NZ is providing a further $5M to respond to the extreme humanitarian need in Gaza and the West Bank. “The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on civilians is absolutely appalling," he said... More


Government: New High Court Judge Appointed

Judith Collins has announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister Jason Scott McHerron as a High Court Judge. Justice McHerron graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in English Literature in 1994 and an LLB in 1996... More

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

InfoPages News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.