Climate Change

Climate Change Commission’s latest advice slated by ag leaders for its modelling and assumptions.

With a relatively lower emissions profile, the sector aims to meet voluntary nationwide targets for now.

Containment-style dairy farm systems are gaining favour as the climate changes.

Latest advice from Climate Change Commission advises government to reduce auction volumes as soon as possible.

Australian ag returns at their most volatile ever thanks to price and climate swings.

NZ’s climate policy should look at the practical reality the world faces, not what we wish would happen in a perfect world, Federated Farmers says.

Survey of primary sector experts ranks top-of-mind concerns.

Survey of primary sector experts ranks top-of-mind concerns.

On campus or online, three-day event brings together primary production professionals.

Farmers are looking for new sources of information as they adapt to changes in climate and policy.

Scion young science leader on a mission to grow awareness of climate strategy.

Now is the time for the energy, pastoral and forestry sectors to come together with a shared vision, says a bioenergy lobbyist.

Ag Symposium told that farmers should be hailed as carbon heroes.

Six global food companies announce new drive at COP28.

New research is looking at the benefits of planting trees in paddock corners outside the reach of irrigation pivots on dairy systems.

Dam on the Makaroro River would be useful in flood and fire, says Tim Gilbertson.

There is real risk that if the international rules, and our domestic response, get this wrong, global emissions will go up as milk and meat production shift from NZ to less-efficient countries, writes Paul Melville.

Researchers model the fate of herd, land and infrastructure as waters rise.

Alan Emerson says the chances of meaningful climate action are slim as 70,000 people get ready to meet in a major oil-producing country.

In 2021 gross GHG emissions declined 0.7%, largely thanks to agri cuts.

Almost $9m set aside to bolster protection for remote maraes hit by Cyclone Gabrielle.

‘If anything, other sectors of the economy have been asked to do the heavy lifting to compensate for the lack of action on agricultural emissions.’

Country moving too slowly in nailing down offshore carbon credit options, experts say.

Global warming is showing signs of being about to move up a level.

Livestock, so often vilified in GHG debates, is in fact a solution if managed well, says John King.

A responsible, well-governed forestry industry is in everyone’s interests, Colin Jacobs writes in an open letter to Climate Change Minister James Shaw.

Volcanoes aren’t the only thing creating a lot of hot air, says Alan Emerson.

Conference told to get used to doing business in a constantly changing world.

The climate disclosure regime affects around 200 organisations, including most companies listed on the NZX, large insurers, banks and fund managers, along with the NZ Super Fund and ACC.

Draft guidelines issued for disclosure framework.

There’s not much talk of the government among this cohort. Bureaucracy moves too slowly and the path to prosperity lies with them, not Wellington.

Tech company pleads for businesses to help rebuild food production in region.

The facility is funded by the Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions, its primary sector joint venture partner, and AgResearch.

NZ exposed on two fronts: short, sharp shocks and gradual seasonal change.

We should keep doing what we’re doing and leave the Europeans to their own GHG systems, says Alan Emerson.

B.linc forum explores risks and opportunities of popular climate change strategy.