Pae Ora (healthy Futures) Bill

BioTech New Zealand (BioTechNZ) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Health Reforms (Pae Ora) Bill

Definitions for gene technology and new breeding techniques

BioTech New Zealand (BioTechNZ) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Food Standards Australia New Zealand. The New Zealand economy is based on the primary sector. Improved plant varieties and animal genetics will keep New Zealand’s primary industries competitive and improve productivity, while sustainably staying within environmental limits. Farmable land in New Zealand … Continue reading "Definitions for gene technology and new breeding techniques"

Innovating for a Sustainable Future

Global megatrends including climate change, overuse of natural resources, water shortages, increasing dependence on fossil fuels, population growth and related healthcare needs are impacting the entire world. These trends are dramatically impacting all economies, driving demand for technologies, including biotechnology, to help mitigate these challenges. Biotechnology specifically, has been identified as critical in finding innovative … Continue reading "Innovating for a Sustainable Future"