Displaying items by tag: Environment
Nitrogen caps bound to fail
The Government’s decision to cap nitrogen fertiliser inputs at 190 kg N/ha per year is doomed to fail because it ignores basic science, claims soil scientist Doug Edmeades.
Simple actions can reduce winter nutrient losses
Simple actions can reduce winter nutrient loss, explains Bala Tikkisetty, sustainable agriculture advisor at Waikato Regional Council.
Farmers can now measure emissions
A software providing greenhouse gas emissions measurement and scenario planning programme for the whole farm has been released.
LIC launches environmental ranking system for bulls
LIC has launched a new tool to help dairy farmers reduce their environmental footprint.
Trial begins with aim to breed lower-methane cows
A pilot trial has begun, seeking to understand a possible link between the methane cows produce and their genetics.
Valtra changes for Stage 5
With Stage V emissions regulations coming into force across Europe, Valtra has taken the opportunity to include some new features on its updated models.
Delays ruled out on water reforms
Delaying the introduction of new water reforms was not an option according to the two cabinet Ministers directly involved – Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.
Delays ruled out on water reforms
Delaying the introduction of new water reforms was not an option according to the two cabinet Ministers directly involved – Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.
Wine industry to lead in cutting carbon
New Zealand Winegrowers has made a commitment to the industry becoming net carbon-zero ahead of the Government’s 2050 deadline.
COVID-19: Farming continues while pollution falls
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on how the agriculture and horticulture sectors are supporting New Zealand through the COVID-19 pandemic.