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 […]
climate change
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why farmers are digging their heels in over emissions pricing….
Federated Farmers South Canterbury President Greg Anderson has written his share of reports and submissions in his role advocating for local farmers but he says a recent piece he penned […]
Emissions pricing rejected by both farmers and the public
It is almost two decades ago since a methane tax was first proposed for Kiwi farmers. The FART tax was famously defeated when in September 2003 Federated Farmers led a […]
Public share farmers’ methane pricing misgivings
A new poll shows it’s not just farmers who question government moves to make New Zealand the first country in the world to tax livestock methane emissions. The latest Curia […]
