Displaying items by tag: climate change
No handbrake on dairy
The Government will not stifle the growth of the dairy industry to limit its impact on the environment, says Deputy Prime Minister Bill English.
Report highlights ag’s climate change challenges
Selective breeding of cattle and sheep and adjusting rumen biology will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Change dairy systems to lift returns
By 2025 the NZ dairy industry could be emitting 25% less greenhouse gases, 40% fewer pathogens and nitrogen, and earning 60-100% more profit.
Ozone in the vineyard
The word ozone conjures up images of big holes in the atmosphere, stronger UV light, the risk of severe sunburn and CFC's — at least in this part of the world.
Plant science technology combats climate change
This year will likely be the hottest on record, according to the World Meteorological Organisation.
Cattle methane emission downsized by 24%
Methane emissions from cattle in Australia are 24% lower than previously estimated, equivalent to 12.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, says new Australian research.
Food production recognised in climate change agreement
The Paris agreement on climate change prioritises food security and food production, recognising the dual challenges of controlling global temperatures and feeding a growing population, says Federated Farmers.
Hashtag slogans no way to fix climate change
The global climate change conference in Paris drew a record number of world leaders to the opening last week. Federated Farmers dairy industry group chair Andrew Hoggard looks at the debate.
Organic farming key to climate-friendly practices
"We already have low-emission climate-friendly farming practices – it's called organic farming," says Marion Thomson, co-chair of Soil & Health.
Soil key to limiting global warming - expert
Soil's ability to store carbon and contain greenhouse gases could globally limit climate warming, says a University of Sydney expert.
