Sustainability
A Storey of sustainability with 25,000 native trees
Te Awamutu dairy farming family adds to native forest that was fenced off decades ago.
Fonterra’s greener milk run starts
Farmgate data lauded by global customers in multi-pronged approach to cutting emissions.
Environmental effort that’s for the birds
Farmers making a difference to wildlife are set to gather for the Dairy Environment Leaders forum in Wellington.
Tough task ahead for global ag
The OECD’s head of trade and agriculture sets out the triple challenges facing food producers worldwide.
Ethical food production is our story to tell
New Zealand in a unique position to achieve net zero and keep our competitive edge.
Understanding soil key to award-winning Canty farm
Good soil management is at the heart of the Aitken family’s sustainable irrigation farm operation.
Heed the net-zero drumbeat, Hatton urges
Simply taking a ‘do nothing’ approach won’t work, says PwC climate change lead.
Sustainability ‘goes beyond impact on land’
Human and social capital factor in to long-term viability.
How to get more beef from a shrinking pot
Clear thinking and innovation needed to meet global beef hunger.
Siloed thinking is holding NZ back
What might we be missing out on by dithering on emissions pricing and sustainability targets?
Farm Assurance Plus puts farmers through their paces
Bank Peninsula family says sustainability audit has been hugely worthwhile.
Plant-based foods get a drubbing from researchers
Financially and nutritionally less than sound, say pair of studies.
Māori businesses lead climate change push
Most have built a response to global warming into their medium-term planning, report says.
Huge regen project puts science at its centre
Ag practices come under the microscope in a project that is publicly funded, widely collaborative and has a seven-year window.
Farmer’s new venture is no candle in the wind
When the opportunity came knocking at the right time, a Wairarapa dairy farmer didn’t hesitate to open the door.
Deer NZ sets target for GHG plans
DINZ is encouraging all farmers to attend a Know Your Number workshop.
NZ farms key to green food revolution
Surveys show that sustainability of food production is a priority with more and more consumers in the developed world.
Massive solar farm proposed near Taupō
It will generate 400MW of energy for the national grid according to the company behind the proposal.
Finding a river’s future in its past
A North Canterbury dairy farmer puts his energies into restoring a stretch of river to what it looked like before humans set foot there.
Running the numbers on farm emissions
A trip around the world’s climate pledges shows we’re part of a global food production system that’s shaping itself for a more sustainable future.
Fonterra makes wood biomass switch at Waitoa
Fourth sustainable fuel switching decarbonisation project in as many years for co-op.
All systems go as start date, details for nitrogen reporting emerge
Delays in developing systems give dairy farmers a few extra months to get their data in.
Review blasts shambolic regs process
Claims that the implementation of new intensive winter grazing regulations was shambolic have been vindicated by an internal…
Farm shares positive energy vibe in project
Farmers may find they can add “electricity generation” to their income stream descriptors in coming years if a Hawke’s Bay power project proves successful. Richard Rennie spoke to the CEO of Ara Ake, the government-sponsored company responsible for helping push for more sustainable and innovative energy options on farms and in cities.
Live and let live
Last week my email inbox filled up with people wanting to know what I thought about the Country…
Govt boosts funds to reduce food waste
The Government has boosted the coffers to further help minimise the waste of surplus edible food. This comes…
Native plantings count for credits from new startup
Combining cutting-edge AI tech with companies’ growing desire for transparency around indigenous carbon forests has created a new…
Top-notch beef, zero carbon
Ben Ensor knew he had indigenous vegetation that sequestered carbon that was not recognised, so to have the opportunity to produce beef for a net carbon zero by nature programme is an exciting venture. He talked with Annette Scott.
Sustainability: the new business as usual
Sustainable Business Network chief executive Rachel Brown has been in the business of sustainability for more than 30…
Drystock takes hit under methane scheme
Fifteen percent of the country’s drystock farmers can expect to take a hit of at least 10% on…
Farm gate emissions scheme cuts ETS link
The He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) choice of a farm-based emissions reduction plan recognises agriculture’s unique greenhouse gas…
A collective approach to nutrient management
OverseerFM is proving a popular tool for grouping farmers to work together to understand and lower nutrient losses.…
HWEN comes at a cost
Dairy farmers could expect to pay an extra $6200 and a hill country sheep and beef farmer $7200…
HWEN recommends farmers own their emissions
Responsibility for reducing greenhouse gas emissions will be falling firmly within the farm gate if the Government accepts…
Compostable carpet on the way
The development of fully compostable carpet that can be mass-produced in a financially viable way would be transformational…
Scion upbeat on exotic options
While the emissions reduction plan (ERP) has focused on indigenous forests for carbon storage, the head of the…
Wetland guidelines released following four-year project
Seven years ago, Gray and Marilyn Baldwin decided to construct a wetland on their farm to future proof…
World Bank: NZ carbon prices may need to double
A World Bank report suggests New Zealand’s carbon price may have to double if it’s to achieve the…
PM launches carbon zero beef in NY
The launch of NZ-raised carbon zero beef has been marked in New York this week. Prime Minister Jacinda…
PM to launch carbon zero beef in US
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will promote what is being hailed as the world’s first carbon neutral beef during…
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