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A sheep and beef farmer says he is staring down a $200,000 bill for greenhouse gas emissions unless he gets carbon credits for the trees planted on his farm.

As the reality begins to kick in for farmers about the costs for mitigating agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, one farmer has told Rural News he could face a $200,000 bill in the future, unless he gets carbon credits for the trees planted on his farm.

ACT backs Groundswell on ETS alternatives

ACT's primary industries spokesperson Mark Cameron.

The ACT Party is backing a call from Groundswell NZ for alternatives to an emissions trading scheme, says its primary industries spokesperson Mark Cameron.

Nicholson joins Farmlands board

Claire Nicholson has been appointed to Farmlands' board of directors.

Rural Trader Farmlands has appointed Dr Claire Nicholson to its board of directors.

Tararua REAP wellbeing project reaches into district's far corners

MPI director of rural communities and farming support Nick Story.

Budding photographers who attended a series of courses in Weber, 28km southwest of Dannevirke, not only had a chance to upskill, but also had a valuable opportunity to connect with other locals.

Engineering students' agritech startup raises $1 million

Protag founders, Tyrel Glass and Baden Parr.

Massey University engineering PhD students and entrepreneurs, Tyrel Glass and Baden Parr, say they are creating game-changing technology for the agricultural industry.

John Deere leader reflects on career

John Deere Australia and New Zealand production system manager, small ag and turf, Steph Gersekowski.

Being raised and encouraged by her mother to challenge traditional gender roles inspired Steph Gersekowski to pursue a career in agriculture with no limits, and now motivates her to reflect on the diversity of opportunities available to females in the sector this International Women’s Day.

Meat Business Women appoint new co-chairs

Meat Business Women co-chair Julia Gardner.

Meat Business Women (MBW) New Zealand has appointed two co-chairs to lead the organisation during 2022, making the announcement on International Women’s Day.

RWNZ marks International Women's Day

Rural Women New Zealand president Gill Naylor.

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is marking International Women’s Day by reminding the rural sector why the day is important.

Animal agriculture 'essential to global food system'

Lincoln University Professor of Livestock Pablo Gregorini.

Animal foods can form part of a healthy, sustainable and ethical lifestyle, despite increasing claims to the contrary, says Lincoln University Professor of Livestock Pablo Gregorini.

FAO Food Price Index rises to record high in February

Increases in the FAO Food Price Index were lead by rises in vegetable oil and dairy prices.

The benchmark gauge for world food prices went up in February, reaching an all-time high, says the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).