Displaying items by tag: emissions

Wednesday, 14 April 2021 07:55

Changing feeding times can reduce emissions

New research headed by Lincoln University finds that delaying when animals are fed means they will urinate at night in colder temperatures.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 30 March 2021 10:55

We can't choose not to reduce emissions - Carr

The head of the Climate Change Commission, Dr Rod Carr, says all New Zealanders have a responsibility to begin reducing emissions if we are to rise to the climate challenge.

Published in General News

Reducing cow numbers isn’t the ‘silver bullet’ to lowering greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand, says Northland farmer and entrepreneur Tom Pow.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 29 September 2020 06:25

From coal to pellets

Fonterra is on track to meeting an interim target of achieving a 30% reduction in emissions by 2030.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 10 March 2020 10:16

Farm emissions confusion

A leading farm consultant says farmers are becoming frustrated at the confusing advice they’re getting on how to deal with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Published in General News
Thursday, 30 January 2020 09:14

Fonterra Te Awamutu site to go coal free

Fonterra is taking another step forward in its commitment to renewable energy.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 13 November 2019 10:55

‘Follow FAO in methane battle’

An Auckland company believes reducing enteric methane through productivity gains is the way to tackle green house gas emissions.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 06 November 2019 08:13

Realism or rhetoric? — Editorial

OPINION: In theory everyone is happy with the deal struck between the Government and the agricultural sector over emissions.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 27 September 2019 07:55

Out of the frying pan, into the fire

OPINION: New Zealand's heavy reliance on International Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) credits makes us dangerously exposed to one of the world’s most volatile markets.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 17 October 2018 10:55

Good news coming for farmers on emissions

OPINION: I can now say with confidence that the conversation on agricultural emissions is in for a huge shake-up. 

Published in Opinion
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