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New report says domestic deposits of phosphate could replace overseas imports including politically controversial sales by Morocco
26th Mar 24, 4:18pm
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New report says domestic deposits of phosphate could replace overseas imports including politically controversial sales by Morocco
Alternative proteins are here so the next 30 years could be crucial for NZ’s meat and dairy sectors, Christopher Rosin & Hugh Campbell say
26th Mar 24, 6:59am
by Guest
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Alternative proteins are here so the next 30 years could be crucial for NZ’s meat and dairy sectors, Christopher Rosin & Hugh Campbell say
A new report from Beef + Lamb NZ says the red meat sector's earnings are forecast to fall to their lowest levels since the 1980s
13th Mar 24, 5:00am
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A new report from Beef + Lamb NZ says the red meat sector's earnings are forecast to fall to their lowest levels since the 1980s
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The new Coalition Government initiates moves to stop any new designations of private farmland as Significant Natural Areas (SNAs)
31st Jan 24, 9:47am
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The new Coalition Government initiates moves to stop any new designations of private farmland as Significant Natural Areas (SNAs)
National Party pledges to end the effective ban on gene editing and genetic modification as well as making water storage schemes easier, if elected
14th Sep 23, 8:03pm
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National Party pledges to end the effective ban on gene editing and genetic modification as well as making water storage schemes easier, if elected
Farmers will have to pay for methane emissions from 2025 under a Labour Government plan
18th Aug 23, 4:27pm
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Farmers will have to pay for methane emissions from 2025 under a Labour Government plan
Motu researchers release a guide aimed at assisting communities facing large, disruptive changes
18th Aug 23, 9:24am
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Motu researchers release a guide aimed at assisting communities facing large, disruptive changes
While we face an imminent El Niño, the longer term climate impacts are going to be much tougher on other global regions. When they come let's hope they are in a position to pay for our primary products, says Guy Trafford
31st Jul 23, 12:30pm
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While we face an imminent El Niño, the longer term climate impacts are going to be much tougher on other global regions. When they come let's hope they are in a position to pay for our primary products, says Guy Trafford
Climate extremes make NZ’s supply chains highly vulnerable – it’s time to rethink how we grow and ship food
26th Jul 23, 8:06am
by Guest
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Climate extremes make NZ’s supply chains highly vulnerable – it’s time to rethink how we grow and ship food
Guy Trafford has been down on the farm looking at some of the new technologies available - and is impressed
11th Jul 23, 3:10pm
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Guy Trafford has been down on the farm looking at some of the new technologies available - and is impressed
Guy Trafford has a look at where NZ's five main trading partners are at with their agriculture sector's emissions
29th Jun 23, 6:53am
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Guy Trafford has a look at where NZ's five main trading partners are at with their agriculture sector's emissions
PM Chris Hipkins says he still wants to reach agreement with farmers to put a price on agricultural emissions, though he admits it's hard work and progress might come after the election
7th Jun 23, 6:41am
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PM Chris Hipkins says he still wants to reach agreement with farmers to put a price on agricultural emissions, though he admits it's hard work and progress might come after the election
Guy Trafford delves into the issues raised by Susan Harris on land use, and her assertion that forestry is a good solution for 'marginal land'
28th Mar 23, 11:22am
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Guy Trafford delves into the issues raised by Susan Harris on land use, and her assertion that forestry is a good solution for 'marginal land'
Guy Trafford says farmers, and especially foresters, need to speed up their transition to a systems approach to their custodianship of the land, taking responsibility for the impacts their decisions have on the wider community
24th Mar 23, 11:34am
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Guy Trafford says farmers, and especially foresters, need to speed up their transition to a systems approach to their custodianship of the land, taking responsibility for the impacts their decisions have on the wider community
IPCC report author Bronwyn Hayward says New Zealand cities can tackle transport and construction emissions themselves
21st Mar 23, 12:47pm
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IPCC report author Bronwyn Hayward says New Zealand cities can tackle transport and construction emissions themselves
Susan Harris says owners of marginal hill country are now in the happy position of having multiple industries competing for their land
20th Mar 23, 3:51pm
by Guest
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Susan Harris says owners of marginal hill country are now in the happy position of having multiple industries competing for their land
From farming to fermentation: how New Zealand could ‘brew up’ new foods to reduce agricultural emissions
31st Oct 22, 11:21am
by Guest
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From farming to fermentation: how New Zealand could ‘brew up’ new foods to reduce agricultural emissions
A foot and mouth outbreak in NZ would affect more than agriculture – tourism needs a plan too
9th Aug 22, 1:04pm
by Guest
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A foot and mouth outbreak in NZ would affect more than agriculture – tourism needs a plan too
Government lays out its climate change adaptation plan, with data to be key, and legislation covering managed retreat from high risk areas coming
3rd Aug 22, 11:02am
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Government lays out its climate change adaptation plan, with data to be key, and legislation covering managed retreat from high risk areas coming
Climate Change Commission Chairman Rod Carr on tackling climate change in an inflationary world, and what's needed from government fiscal policy & RBNZ monetary policy to do so
28th Jun 22, 1:22pm
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Climate Change Commission Chairman Rod Carr on tackling climate change in an inflationary world, and what's needed from government fiscal policy & RBNZ monetary policy to do so
Big methane decisions lie ahead that will affect all New Zealanders, Keith Woodford says
15th Jun 22, 1:53pm
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Big methane decisions lie ahead that will affect all New Zealanders, Keith Woodford says
Big challenges and change lie ahead if methane emissions are to be reduced by 10% by 2030
2nd Jun 22, 7:10am
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Big challenges and change lie ahead if methane emissions are to be reduced by 10% by 2030
Brian Fallow casts an eye over the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan and discovers there is much more work ahead
16th May 22, 12:51pm
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Brian Fallow casts an eye over the Government's Emissions Reduction Plan and discovers there is much more work ahead
Even when commodity prices are high, farmers face unique stresses from all directions. Wellbeing is a part of sustainability and needs to be understood, planned, and worked on, says Marina Shearer
5th Feb 22, 10:22am
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Even when commodity prices are high, farmers face unique stresses from all directions. Wellbeing is a part of sustainability and needs to be understood, planned, and worked on, says Marina Shearer
We're in for a humid summer with above average temperatures - NIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook
2nd Dec 21, 9:41am
by Toby Allen
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We're in for a humid summer with above average temperatures - NIWA Seasonal Climate Outlook