Slow down the legislative programme, get it right and concentrate on those things that will help families and businesses prosper. That’s the request from Federated Farmers to Chris Hipkins as […]
Climate Change
B+LNZ demands pause on biodiversity proposals and a review into impact of environmental rules on primary sector
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling for the Government to shelve plans to finalise decisions around the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity and demanding an urgent review […]
Vague improvements to the Government’s emissions levy not enough, change is needed to NZ’s broken methane targets
Source: Federated Farmers Today the Government announced changes to their October plan to price agricultural emissions, but the vague improvements are simply not enough and Feds remain opposed. While this […]
Another poll shows opposition to GHG tax on growers
Another poll of New Zealanders has shown opposition to taxing the greenhouse gas emissions of farmers and growers at farm level. Survey results by Research First and Dynata, released earlier […]
Emissions accuracy and solutions elevated by award-winning research
A research team whose work has significantly lifted the accuracy of measuring and reporting greenhouse gases, to better track progress and help find solutions, has won the Supreme Award at […]
Ravensdown proud to partner with New Zealand leadership coalition to tackle agricultural emissions
Ravensdown has shown its commitment to the future of New Zealand farming by uniting with Government and leading New Zealand agribusinesses to address the challenge of climate change and sustainability. […]
New Climate Action Centre to support farmers maintain international edge
• New Climate Action Centre launched to support farmers reduce ag emissions through R&D investment• 50:50 joint venture between Government and agribusiness to accelerate product development• First Centre projects launched […]
Government sets out next steps for on-farm sequestration strategy
• Government to work with primary sector on developing a sequestration strategy• Government is committed to sequestration being recognised from 2025• Transitional arrangements in place from 2025 with entry into […]
Call to examine cost to farmers of environmental agenda
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling for the Government to shelve plans to finalise decisions around the National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity and demanding an urgent review […]
Zespri unveils climate change adaptation plan
Zespri has released its first ever climate change adaptation plan – Adapting to Thrive in a Changing Climate – outlining how the kiwifruit industry intends to adapt to a changing […]
