Displaying items by tag: Environment
No more new coal boilers at Fonterra
Fonterra says it will not install any more coal boilers or increase its capacity to burn coal.
Ag sector’s vision
He Waka Eke Noa (Our Future in Our Hands) is the agri sector’s blueprint and commitment to dealing with climate change.
Full credit
OPINION: Credit where due, NZ Herald at least reported that agricultural leadership had pitched in to do its bit.
Emissions target ‘not grounded in science’
DairyNZ has voiced to Parliament strong opposition to some aspects of the Zero Carbon Bill.
A fair shake?
OPINION: Media bias against farming isn’t new in this country, but the level of ignorance among journalists is off the charts these days.
Innovation key to sustainable farming
Third generation North Canterbury farmer Roscoe Taggart believes that continuous innovation is vital for sustainable arable farming.
Beware of research taken out of context
OPINION: A misreported study from Denmark could spoil New Zealand’s reputation, or create health worries which are unfounded.
Primary sector’s commitment to reducing emissions
Primary sector leaders have come together to make an unprecedented commitment to reducing and mitigating agricultural emissions.
Saving the planet one post at a time
Working as a farmer and fencing contractor for 15 years made Jerome Wenzlick very familiar with fence posts — now he's “saving the planet one post at a time”.
NZ’s economic engine needs a rebuild
OPINION: The current NZ farming system is no longer profitable and does not meet modern standards. It’s time for an entirely new system.
