It’s one of the first major investments from China in Hawaii, Pacific Business News reported.
Neighbor Islands
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Environment, GMOs, Kauaʻi, Pesticides
Federal Judge Invalidates Kauai’s Anti-GMO Law
UPDATE: Officials on the Big Island and in Maui County are analyzing the implications of Monday’s court decision striking down Kauai’s regulations on GMO farming and pesticides.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Environment, GMOs, Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi, Politics
Is Kauai Pro-GMO? Primary Election Results Suggest So
The issue spurred many people on the neighbor islands to run for office. The results may be telling.
Posted inKauaʻi, Uncategorized
Planned Kauai Dairy Farm Backed by eBay Founder Omidyar Reduces Project Size
The dairy will start off with 650-699 cows rather than 1,800 cows as originally planned.
Posted inAgriculture, GMOs, Kauaʻi, Pesticides, Uncategorized
Cost Rises for Kauai Lawsuit Defending Disclosure Law on GMOs, Pesticides
The county has requested an additional $50,000, bringing total cost of case against biotechnology companies to $125,000
Posted inKauaʻi, Uncategorized
Kauai Developer Sues to Block New Dairy Backed by eBay Founder Pierre Omidyar
The owner of Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa and the Poipu Bay Golf Course wants the planned dairy to be declared a nuisance.
Posted inAgriculture
Molokai Has the Most to Lose, But Least Say in GMO Debate
A November ballot initiative could shut down its biggest employers, but the island’s population is dwarfed by voters elsewhere in Maui County.
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Kauai Bill Would Remove Tax Benefits for Crop Research
State officials, landowners and seed industry representatives criticize the proposal.
Posted inAgriculture, Environment, GMOs, Maui, Politics
Maui Anti-GMO Group Is Paying Petition Signature Gatherers $5 Per Name
Paying for signatures is legal, but the group ran afoul of the law when it posted voters’ addresses online.