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The solution to the problem of rising world population is ‘agritecture’, says Julian Cribb – meaning essentially ‘architects becoming aware of agriculture’.

Every meal we eat costs the planet 10kgs of soil, 800 litres of fresh water and 1.3 litres of diesel fuel, says science writer Julian Cribb.

We live in a remarkable country, one that’s rich in natural beauty and wealthy in natural resources. New Zealand has plentiful, fresh water; clean air; fertile soil and a climate well-suited to growing things.

This year it is Wellington's turn to host New Zealand Farm Environment Trust's annual Sustainability Showcase.

New Zealand and the Netherlands are world leaders in dairying. New Zealand has developed a unique system with a low cost price. The Netherlands has developed highly productive and efficient dairy farming using the latest technologies. 

NEW ZEALAND farmers face constant pressure to minimise their impact on the environment and to reuse, recycle and take responsibility for their farming ‘footprint’. This is an area of farm management increasingly in the compliance spotlight.  

IN ECOLOGY, the word sustainability describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time; it requires the reconciliation of environmental, social equity and economic demands, also referred to as the three ‘pillars’ of sustainability, or the three ‘Es’.

Into its 20th year, Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand is at a crossroads. That’s the general message to come out of the Romeo Bragato conference, where the issue of sustainability was a central theme.

Are you keen to know whether our farming practices are sustainable and environmentally friendly? Just ask LUCI.

BLAKE HOLGATE has been appointed as Rabobank New Zealand's environmental sustainability specialist.