The Government has today announced plans to work with the primary sector on developing a carbon sequestration strategy. The Government […]
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The Government’s proposal to price agricultural emissions – Expert Reaction
The Government has proposed a plan of action for farmers to reduce their greenhouse emissions that’s now open for consultation. […]
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Protecting NZ’s most productive land – Expert Reaction
The Government has released a National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL), with the aim of improving how we protect […]
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Foot-and-mouth disease threat looms – Expert Q&A
A highly infectious disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals like cattle could upend New Zealand’s economy if it crosses our border. Cases […]
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What would a dry winter mean for the country? – Expert Reaction
New Zealand may be heading into a dry winter following a month of near record-breaking dry patches across the country. […]
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New Zealand’s fragmenting farmlands – Expert Reaction
New Zealand’s highly productive farmlands have been decreasing over the last two decades as residential developments such as lifestyle blocks […]
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The Climate Commission’s 15-year blueprint – Expert Reaction
The Climate Change Commission has outlined its advice on how we should reshape our economy to mitigate the climate crisis. The report says current […]
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Climate change threatens kūmara crops – Expert Reaction
The majority of sweet potato varieties may not be able to survive rising global temperatures, according to new research. Peruvian and […]
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What do farmers think about biodiversity on their land? – Expert Reaction
Over 90 per cent of sheep and beef farmers surveyed acknowledge the benefits of managing biodiversity on their farmland, according […]
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Action for Healthy Waterways – Expert Reaction
The Government has announced new rules and regulations to clean up New Zealand’s waterways and protect them from future pollution. […]
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