Special Report – GHG Emissions

The 30% emission reduction by 2030 target was set by Fonterra in November 2023 and the dairy co-op is counting on its 9000 farmers to cut methane with 7% of that total coming from farming more efficiently. So can it be done? Guests include Pete Morgan, Graham Kerr and Jason Rolfe.

Agriculture can be part of a climate solution, says greenhouse gases guru, Professor Frank Mitloehner. By Joanna Cuttance.

International food and drink giant Nestlé has big plans to cut its greenhouse gas emissions. Elaine Fisher writes.

Recent weather events challenge some of the forecasting in a recent bank climate change report. By Karen Trebilcock.

Kiwi farmers have long congratulated themselves on productivity and resourcefulness so are capable of changing behaviour to reduce emissions. Anne Lee reports.

A two-day agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) conference held in Wellington just days after Cyclone Gabrielle started out with the grim facts on climate change, but ended with a level of optimism and energy for finding solutions and doing the right thing. Anne Lee reports.

Researchers are seeking to adapt a methaneinhibiting feed additive used in confined systems to suit New Zealand pastoral farming. By Anne Lee.