Displaying items by tag: climate change
Emissions target “won’t be easy”
New Zealand’s Paris target, of 30% reduction in 2005 emissions levels by 2030, is fair and ambitious, and will not be easy to reach, says Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett.
$3m for climate change projects
Thirteen research projects have received funding approvals totalling $3.1 million through MPI’s Sustainable Land Management and Climate Change (SLMACC) research programme.
Is dairying off the radar?
Climate change, pests and erosion -- rather than dairy --have been singled out by the parliamentary commissioner for the environment as the big issues facing the land in NZ.
Kiwis have no idea what’s going on
Do kiwis know what's happening in dairying?
Feds on board with Environment Commissioner's Report
Federated Farmers is on board with challenges laid down by Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.
No handbrake on dairy
The Government will not stifle the growth of the dairy industry to limit its impact on the environment, says Deputy Prime Minister Bill English.
Report highlights ag’s climate change challenges
Selective breeding of cattle and sheep and adjusting rumen biology will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Change dairy systems to lift returns
By 2025 the NZ dairy industry could be emitting 25% less greenhouse gases, 40% fewer pathogens and nitrogen, and earning 60-100% more profit.
Ozone in the vineyard
The word ozone conjures up images of big holes in the atmosphere, stronger UV light, the risk of severe sunburn and CFC's — at least in this part of the world.
Plant science technology combats climate change
This year will likely be the hottest on record, according to the World Meteorological Organisation.