8th April 2025 | Taranaki | Greenpeace has reportedly intervened to stop the unloading of a shipment of palm kernel animal feed at a New Zealand port. This feed, sourced as a byproduct of palm oil production, has been linked to deforestation in Southeast Asia. Environmental reports suggest that the harvesting process contributes to the destruction of rainforests, threatening biodiversity in regions like Indonesia, home to critically endangered species such as the Sumatran orangutan.
Palm kernel is widely used in New Zealand’s dairy industry as supplementary cattle feed, and the country has been identified as one of the largest global importers of this product. Greenpeace has raised awareness about the environmental impact of palm kernel imports, highlighting concerns about sustainability within agricultural supply chains.
This incident emphasizes the complexities of balancing industrial practices with environmental preservation. The move by Greenpeace has sparked conversations about adopting alternative, eco-friendly solutions in the agricultural sector.
Source: Greenpeace