Options to help farmers prepare for the regional impacts of lowering emissions, and break the methane cycle are the two goals of a research programme underway by the New Zealand […]
Environment
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 […]
Mining industry “blindsided” by wetland regulation changes
Politically motivated changes to regulations, made at the eleventh hour without consulting the public, iwi, and other affected parties, is a blindside, according to Straterra CEO Josie Vidal. Environment Minister […]
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 […]
Red meat processors, exporters weigh in on emissions pricing
New Zealand’s red meat processing and exporting sector is urging the Government to make changes to its agricultural emissions pricing proposal. The Meat Industry Association (MIA) rejects the Government’s proposed […]
Report aims to help farmers respond to climate change
Westpac NZ and Lincoln University have released research that finds agile farm management will be essential in reducing emissions and adapting to climate change. Authored by Lincoln University’s Agribusiness and […]
