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 […]
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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 […]
Sector partners strengthen resolve to advocate strongly for farmers
Primary sector partners have met and signalled a united determination to advocate strongly for farmers, on emissions pricing. This week the leaders of DairyNZ, Beef+Lamb NZ and Federated Farmers met […]
“This will not save the planet”: B+LNZ
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has delivered a damning verdict on the government’s emissions pricing consultation document following detailed analysis. “Sheep and beef farmers are committed to playing their […]
Government’s farm emissions plan – say goodbye small town New Zealand
The greenhouse gas reduction plan released by the government this morning will rip the guts out of small town New Zealand, putting trees where farms used to be. The plan […]
Government backs Māori climate action
Media release - New Zealand Government $35.4m to help farmers, growers and whenua Māori owners reduce their agricultural emissions $30.5m to establish a platform for Māori Climate Action Farmers, growers […]
Government must not stop with recent carbon farming reforms
Recent changes to the Overseas Investment Act and proposed modifications to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) don’t go far enough and the Government must urgently limit the ability of fossil […]
Environmental gains as farmers reduce nitrogen loss
Dairy farmers in Canterbury’s Selwyn catchment are actively reducing their footprint, with data indicating many have reduced nitrogen loss by 30 percent. “Selwyn farmers have been working hard to achieve […]
Farmers flock to climate change workshops
Over the next two weeks, more than 1500 farmers around New Zealand are getting to grips with why and how they should start responding to a changing climate, thanks to […]
Economic Week - August 13
Farmers have done well but outlook uncertain. The results are out for Federated Farmers’ July 2021 New Season Farm Confidence Survey. Most farmers were doing well due to good market […]
