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| | New Zealand: Farmers want consultation on gene editing changes The vast majority – 93% – of farmers surveyed think it is important that there is widespread consultation with farmers and growers on changes to New Zealand’s gene editing regulations. Account director at research company Truwind (formerly Research First) Liz Morley said the figure is from its independent research that surveyed farmers across all sectors of the industry about their perceptions of biotechnology. Federated Farmers national president Wayne Langford said he is hearing concerns from a number of farmers about the direction gene editing legislation is taking. Farmers Weekly Gene shift could cost exporters billions: report New Zealand’s primary sector exports could take a $10-$20 billion annual hit if genetically modified organisms are released into the environment, a study by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research says. The study was commissioned by Organics Aotearoa New Zealand. Co-author of the study Dr Bill Kaye-Blake says in a report that because the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) has already highlighted the possible benefits that gene technology may have for New Zealand but has not undertaken a regulatory impact statement, economic assessment or cost-benefit analysis, his study focused solely on the possible negative impacts to the primary industry. The lack of a regulatory impact statement makes it difficult to fully assess the proposed regulatory changes and its impact, the report says. Farmers Weekly Kenya's High Court suspends Gates privileges Kenya's High Court has temporarily suspended the special privileges and immunity granted to Gates Foundation, following a lawsuit filed by the Law Society of Kenya. Respondents are required to file their responses by 10 December. Kenyan Peasants League on X We hope you’ve found this newsletter interesting. Please support our work with a one-off or regular donation. Thank you! __________________________________________________________ Website: http://www.gmwatch.org
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