Displaying items by tag: Environment
Blooming biodiversity at Craggy Range
A New Zealand wine company is planting more than 150,000 native trees and plants in and around its Martinborough vineyards, with 100,000 plants to go in this winter alone.
Sheep and beef GHGs overstated
New research indicates NZ’s sheep and beef greenhouse gas emissions have been overstated.
Sustainability guardians
New Zealand Winegrowers has ramped up its sustainability goals, with a raft of new and improved measures to safeguard our “planet, people and profit”, says General Manager Sustainability Dr Edwin Massey.
NZ’s first energy demonstration farm
New Zealand’s first Energy Demonstration Farm is at work, with an aim to find sustainable energy solutions to meet the Government’s carbon reduction requirements.
Climate change in Rheingau
One of Germany’s renowned wine regions is under threat because of climate change.
Vegan milk service hits UK
OPINION: In March, the first national dairy-free milk delivery service will be coming to British doorsteps, a clear sign that veganism is on the rise in the United Kingdom.
Red seaweed
Farmers in Australia are experimenting with adding seaweed to cattle feed in order to stop cows producing as much methane.
Expect more acute events – O’Connor
Preparedness for dealing with acute adverse climatic events is going to have to be a part of mainstream farm practice, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.
Climate change deals ‘too complicated’
Both policymakers and scientists are struggling to deal with the issues of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, says an expert.
Farm emissions confusion
A leading farm consultant says farmers are becoming frustrated at the confusing advice they’re getting on how to deal with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.