Kyoto and ETS- changes afoot with new Goverment?

NZ must ensure its world leadership in low emission farming is reflected in the next phase of Kyoto and the policies that follow," said Don Nicolson, Federated Farmer's president and trade spokesperson. "We saw two significant moves yesterday to correct Kyoto's errors and the policy response NZ has so far adopted.  "First the new Trade Minister, the Hon. Tim Groser, departed for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Poland.  Incredible as it sounds, it will actually be the first time agriculture and has been put on the Kyoto table.  "Fed Farmers unambiguous message for Mr Groser is that the next phase of Kyoto must not capture emissions generated by farm animals.  Without the food and fibre of these animals the human race cannot survive and if Kyoto ends up increasing the price of food, people will die.  "We do however welcome the appointment of United Future leader and Minster of Revenue, the Hon. Peter Dunne, as chair of the select committee that will review the ETS.  This is about policies that work for the global climate and for NZ.  Peter Dunne knows that. "Climate change is a global issue and it demands global solutions.  NZ's farmers act globally by farming locally. That's how we are able to feed almost one percent of the world but generate only a tenth of that in emissions.  This efficiency must be the starting point for negotiations.  "Look at it like this.  Germany is considered one of the greenest countries in Europe yet its agricultural system emits a massive 3.5 times the emissions our farms do.  Despite it being such a major producer of greenhouse gases it is one of the least efficient agricultural producers.