Displaying items by tag: Environment

Tuesday, 01 September 2020 10:28

Know your farm’s green footprint

It's important to know your financials and KPIs but it is just as important to know your environmental footprint and what is driving it, says dairy farmer Jolene Germann.

Published in Agribusiness
Tuesday, 01 September 2020 09:15

Farmers praised for winter grazing effort

Favourable weather conditions and best management practices have lifted winter grazing standards in Southland this year, says Federated Farmers.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 01 September 2020 07:03

Winter grazing fight turning political

The new rules around winter grazing – especially in Southland – are rapidly becoming an election issue.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 25 August 2020 08:55

New water rules are coming — ready or not!

Farming groups are greeting the Government’s newly imposed freshwater regulations with trepidation, but acceptance.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 19 August 2020 07:30

Disconnect and science

OPINION: New Zealanders have become disconnected from reality and what makes good Government policy.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 18 August 2020 06:55

Break the rules, pay the price

Farmers who flout effluent rules have been warned that they will be caught and dealt with by the law.

Published in General News
Thursday, 13 August 2020 07:43

COVID-19: Time for a rethink on priorities

The Government needs to put environmental goals on the back burner whilst managing debt from COVID-19, according to Dr Doug Edmeades.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 22 July 2020 09:08

Carbon zero milk

Fonterra has joined forces with a supermarket chain to deliver what it claims is NZ’s first carbon zero milk.

Published in Agribusiness
Wednesday, 22 July 2020 09:05

Know your farm’s emissions profile

OPINION: As the world deals with the impact of the Covid-19 crisis, it’s important to remember climate change hasn’t gone away.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 07:55

Winners committed to environment

It's not the first time Fonterra’s John Wilson Memorial Trophy recipients, Nick and Nicky Dawson have been recognised for their sustainability efforts.

Published in General News
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