Genetic Tech
LIC joins global drive for better African dairy cows
Partnership with Acceligen aims to create gene-edited cattle for Sub-Saharan Africa.
More calls to slow down on gene tech regs
There are fears that liability concerns, intellectual property breaches and even solid science are being overlooked in the process amid a lack of transparency.
Don’t move too fast on GE, grower warns
New Zealand producers have much to lose if their GMO-free status comes under threat, says Hawke’s Bay’s Scott Lawson.
Liberalising GE brings NZ into the 21st century, a little late
We must adopt regulations proportionate to risk, says ACT’s spokesperson, and design a system that not only matches Australia’s but surpasses it.
More beef farmers join INZB genetics push
Total number now contributing to programme reaches 37.
Good neighbours make good defences
The many properties just over the fence have meant some opportunities for the Moore family of Nelson, and some challenges.
Better beef genetics is the common goal
Informing NZ Beef now has more than three dozen farmers signed on.
Southlander leads Beef Shorthorns
Anita Erskine becomes second woman to fill position in history of the association.
NZ’s elite beef cows draw overseas buyers
They came from across Australia and as far afield and Scotland for prime Kiwi genetics.
How Aus is shrinking trees, boosting yield with GE
Joint Aus-Kiwi research finds dwarfism gene marker that will allow for smaller, more efficient avo and citrus trees.
GE workflow building in Aussie labs
Pathway to market is not entirely smooth, however.
GMO clover trial pricks methane bubble
There is a corner of a foreign field that is pretty much New Zealand-developed gene-edited pasture.
Gene tech office spring-cleans Aussie rules
Australia’s Office of the Gene Technology Regulator is having its third revamp to better manage rapidly advancing GE technology.
Weighing in for genetic gains
Farmers need to be weighing heifers after grazing to keep genetic gains.
Challenging tradition: a legacy of balance and innovation
The Korteweg family are challenging tradition by the way they dairy farm.
Govt reveals timeline for GE reforms
Tech minister says NZ scientists will be empowered to ‘do their research here’ and not abroad.
Cool customers dive into sheep genetics programme
World-first ‘Cool Sheep’ project gives every NZ sheep farmer the chance to use genetic selection to reduce GHG emissions.
How Fonterra’s sorting good bugs from bad
Sequencing and an Irish partnership are helping Fonterra to pick through a milk culture treasure trove.
Scientists welcome refining of gene reg
EPA gives nod to ‘null segregants’ application from researchers.
Beef programme steaming ahead
Informing New Zealand Beef reaches halfway mark in seven-year programme.
GMO bananas get the green light in Aus, NZ
First genetically modified banana approved for growth in Australia and possible sale in NZ.
Bacteria blamed for LIC semen quality issues
More than 1000 herds affected by dodgy batches sent out in October.
Putting the bull before rewards
Better beef genetics are the missing piece when it comes to getting higher value calves.
Broken logic at the heart of GE plans
Why would we want to increase production of food that consumers will resist buying, asks an Auckland sheep and cattle farmer.
Europe to adapt rules for new gene tech
‘New genomic techniques’ to be governed by two protocols, one stricter than the other.
There’s more to a Wiltshire than ‘get and forget’
Demand has shot up for Wiltshires – but a breeder and a sheep scientist both say it’s important breeders and buyers heed some guidelines.
GMOs a world food solution, not a problem
Ag Symposium taken through 40 years of GM developments.
LIC defends response to semen failure
LIC says it has been fair and reasonable in its dealing with farmers affected by the issue.
Tackling productivity cow by cow
AgResearch scientists are contributing to a programme that aims to lift the productivity of India’s millions of dairy farms, one cow at a time.
Bad semen: LIC offers credits, goodwill package to farmers
The response came after LIC discovered issues during quality control testing with its Premier Sires straws.
Farmers need to check the fine print when buying semen
Currently, the liability of the product is limited to the costs of the product or service.
Feds call for better response to semen failure
While LIC spotted the problem and informed farmers, Feds says a refund is not good enough.
Waikato Galloway earns his stripe at world championships
Prized riggit bull zooms into Champion of the World slot – without leaving home.
Gentle Giants on show at top South Devon studs
Breed’s 2023 World Convention brings farmers and fans to NZ.
Have your say on advances in beef genetics
Responses to Informing New Zealand Beef survey help shape the future of the programme.
Steady Cheviot winning new fans all the time
Vigorous, hardy and clever: no wonder that in at least one respect they’re known as the Rolls-Royce of sheep breeds.
Time for a national conversation about GE?
The world has really changed since NZ last had this discussion in the late 1990s and early 2000s, writes Wayne Langford.
Farming with three breeds up your sleeve
Superior genetics across all the breeds is a core focus for the Taranaki farm, with moderate birthweight and calving ease prioritised across all three breeds.
Murray Greys growing in popularity on dairy farms
Murray Grey genetics are increasingly being used over dairy cattle on Kiwi farms to throw a calf that is valuable as a beef option.
Bumper lot of bulls beef up INZB programme
Positive response from breeders for across-breed Beef Progeny Test.
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