Displaying items by tag: climate change
Climate change in Rheingau
One of Germany’s renowned wine regions is under threat because of climate change.
Expect more acute events – O’Connor
Preparedness for dealing with acute adverse climatic events is going to have to be a part of mainstream farm practice, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.
Climate change deals ‘too complicated’
Both policymakers and scientists are struggling to deal with the issues of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, says an expert.
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.
‘Cows can help reverse global warming’
Cows and pasture are not the villains in climate change, but could instead be our saviours, says Hawke’s Bay farmer, soil scientist and consultant Phyllis Tichinin.
Saving us from ourselves
OPINION: The Government's policy to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand is working directly against the goals of the Paris Accord.
Realism or rhetoric? — Editorial
OPINION: In theory everyone is happy with the deal struck between the Government and the agricultural sector over emissions.
Seaweed could bust methane emissions
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor is predicting huge international demand for a native seaweed if research proves its worth as a potential methane buster for agriculture.
Farmers ‘better board the emissions train’
The emissions train is leaving the station and farmers need to be aboard, says DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle.