Displaying items by tag: climate change

Wednesday, 24 April 2019 09:55

Is reducing cow numbers the answer?

The argument over whether New Zealand has too many cows is a regional issue, not a national issue, according to Ministry of Primary Industries’ chief science advisor, John Roche.

Published in General News
Sunday, 21 April 2019 09:54

A licence to farm — Editorial

The Government has a clear message for farmers: ignore climate change at your peril.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 17 April 2019 09:04

What to do on greenhouse gases?

Farmers are unsure about what they can and should do to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, says the director of the NZ Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Centre.

Published in General News

New survey research, released today, shows farmers are focused on sustainability and the impacts of climate change more than ever.

Published in General News
Friday, 05 April 2019 09:36

Focus on farming at climate change conference

The Tasman fires of 2019 and 2018’s Cyclone Gita are a taste of what could be coming as our climate changes, claims a Victoria University scientist.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 03 April 2019 09:49

Win for farming sector in PCE report

A significant win for agriculture and science-based theory on climate change is how the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s (PCE) latest report is being described.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 22 January 2019 07:39

Farmers financially prepared for setbacks

Farmers are well-placed to survive any potential financial uncertainty from major setbacks such as global warming, a new Lincoln University research has found.

Published in General News
Saturday, 05 January 2019 08:55

French look to work with NZ

A French research organisation studying the effects of climate change on viticulture, is hoping to partner up with New Zealand grape growers, through a collaboration with the NZWRC.

Published in General News
Friday, 04 January 2019 08:55

Changes coming for water regs

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta outlines the Government’s moves to ensure safe drinking water and to reduce environmental damage from poorly treated wastewater.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 05 December 2018 13:34

It’s World Soil Day!

New Zealand scientists are taking a leading role in the global effort to preserve and improve soil health. 

Published in General News
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