The President of Federated Farmers is “cautiously optimistic” about where Fonterra has landed with its long-awaited on-farm emissions reduction target. The Co-operative is targeting a 30 per cent intensity reduction in on-farm emissions by 2030 (from a 2018 baseline) which will see it further reduce the emissions profile of its products (86 per cent of Fonterra’s emissions come from on-farm).
Kevin Mortensen:
We take our monthly look at the state of the rural livestock market, particularly the sheep industry, which is struggling through a downturn.
Chris Russell:
Our Australian correspondent talks about the Big Show, biting crocodiles, drought, and falling lamb prices.
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