“New Zealand organically grown and manufactured medicinal cannabis products will be in huge demand internationally, taking the country’s newest industry to a whole new level in the future,” says Carmen Doran, chief executive of Helius Therapeutics. Her comments follow the Government announcing a $32.2 million joint project with New Zealand’s largest and only organic certified […]
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Failed organic drive further derails Sri Lanka’s shaky economy
By Mark Ross The Sri Lankan government is bailing out its farmers and being blamed for a food crisis, due to a ban of agrichemicals and chemical fertilisers. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa introduced the ban in May 2021 to realise his ambitious goal of becoming the world’s first completely organic farming nation. This failed scheme was […]
North Canterbury winery welcomes changes to organic wine trade agreement with China
Certified organic winery, Greystone, located in North Canterbury’s Waipara wine region, is among the New Zealand wineries now with greater access to the Chinese market. Thanks to an Organic Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), announced by the Organic Exporters Association of New Zealand this week, China now acknowledges NZ’s organic standards. Greystone marketing manager Nik Mavromatis […]