Displaying items by tag: climate change
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.
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.
Sheep and beef GHGs overstated
New research indicates NZ’s sheep and beef greenhouse gas emissions have been overstated.
Change of tune needed
OPINION: It has been some weeks since we have had to face the ideological rhetoric, in any quantity, that has pervaded our lives for much of the last three years – and I haven’t missed it one bit!
NZ’s first energy demonstration farm
New Zealand’s first Energy Demonstration Farm is at work, with an aim to find sustainable energy solutions to meet the Government’s carbon reduction requirements.
Research on vineyard hail damage
A new research project will help inform vineyard recovery strategies following hail, after three separate events hit New Zealand vineyards last spring.
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.
