Displaying items by tag: emissions

Fonterra says a new government won’t impact plans to reduce emissions – both within its operations and on shareholders’ farms.

OPINION: From burping cows to grazing sheep, when it comes to global warming, the finger of blame is invariably pointed at the livestock farming industry these days.

Rumours are circulating about a new farmer-led campaign aimed at challenging the current drive for taxing biogenic methane.

Danish co-op Arla is now paying a monthly incentive to its farmer shareholders for sustainability efforts.

A Fonterra shareholder says he doubts that consumers around the globe are clamouring for products with a low carbon footprint.

Teaching wine students about the carbon footprint of wine convinced Nadine Worley to be part of leading the change.

OPINION: This old mutt notes that the latest figures from Stats NZ show that in the quarter ending December 2022, the country’s ag sector decreased its emissions by 1.3% (132 kilotonnes).

OPINION: According to Google, “A paradigm shift is a fundamental change in the basic concept and experimental practice of a scientific discipline”.

Fertiliser co-operative Ravensdown recently received a delivery of low-carbon urea - a major step to lower its environmental footprint.

A new white paper by agricultural banking specialist Rabobank says a holistic approach targeting improved emissions efficiency and supporting increased food production is key to balancing New Zealand's competing environmental, economic and social priorities.