Displaying items by tag: Environment
No need to destroy the perfect way of farming
OPINION: Why are we accusing farming and in particularly dairy farming for being the cause, at least here in NZ, for global warming?
How to prepare for a changing climate
New research reveals how pastoral farm systems will likely be impacted by climate change.
MPI seeking views on ag inhibitors
A global animal health company is welcoming the Government’s discussion paper on the use of agricultural inhibitors.
Elderly UK farmers should be paid to retire, says Minister
UK Environment Secretary, George Eustice has an unusual solution to improving the environment: paying farmers to retire.
Co-op doing its bit for sustainability
OPINION: Sustainability is at the heart of Fonterra's new strategy.
UK to bring beavers back, despite farmer concern
They help prevent flooding and drought by building leaky dams, but UK farmers are concerned about their reintroduction.
Zespri’s sustainability pledge
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri says all its packaging will become 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
No sense — Editorial
OPINION: How can you be green when you are in the red?
New ryegrass ‘boosts production, reduces methane’
A new higher-fat variety of ryegrass could help farmers boost production while lowering methane emissions, says agricultural seed company Germinal.
Don’t force farms into forests
Farmers are warning that the Government’s proposed reforms to the Emissions Trading Scheme could accelerate conversion of productive pasture land into forestry.