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Gap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZ
There are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.
Government farm forestry ban good news but questions remain
Farm to forestry conversion loopholes must be closed, Federated Farmers says.
Afforestation rate affecting stock numbers: Beef + Lamb NZ
Beef + Lamb NZ warns the afforestation of 261,000ha of farmland is unsustainable.
Forestry groups welcome ETS reset
Optimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.
Climate chief rubbishes claims farmers need to wait for tech
'There are already known practices in agriculture that can reduce GHG emissions.'
'Real can of worms': No quick methane fix for farmers
“There is nothing to replace agriculture. That’s the bottom line."
New bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulation
Federated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.
'Things are tight right now for farmers': ETS changes welcomed
Farmers pleased proposed law change to keep ag out of the ETS passed its first reading.
'Problematic': Top climate scientist on NZ's approach to methane
Professor Mark Howden said basing a goal on no added heating was 'actually confusing'.
Climate change: Panel members revealed for review of country’s methane goals
Panel to be chaired by former climate change commissioner and respected farmer.
Gassy cows and pigs face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world first
Burping livestock levy soon a reality abroad as Denmark goes for tax New Zealand ditched.
'Supports farmers': Law removing future ETS agriculture obligations passes first reading
Govt committed to a 'fair and sustainable pricing system for on-farm emissions by 2030'.
Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestry
Forestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.
David Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’
'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'
Agriculture axed from ETS — what the experts say
'What is happening now is just avoiding the pricing of these emissions.'
Govt fails to calm carbon market jitters, flagging forestry review
It is unsure of the impact land use rule changes will have on how many trees are planted.
'Excessive': Govt launches independent review of forestry ETS costs
Forestry Minister Todd McClay says owners have complained of 'excessive costs'.
Iwi leader wins the right to sue seven big polluters
Mike Smith gets his day in court against seven major emitters.
Why a Rangitīkei forestry developer is turning to AI
The two companies both work at breaking down financial barriers for carbon farming.
Govt faces billion-dollar Emissions Trading Scheme hole
Why another failed ETS auction wouldn't be a "failure".
Big agenda and some sticky issues ahead for Fonterra's annual meeting
There will be plenty for shareholders to chew over.
‘It’s gone’: Forester paints grim picture of planting industry under new fees regime
The Ministry for Primary Industries will soon charge ETS participants a perpetual fee.
Finn Ross: Why Australia's carbon tax is better than ours
Opinion: So much is at stake for the future of our forests and our planet.
National, Greens support giving households share of $2.5b ETS revenue
The parties both support the idea in principle, but disagree on the detail.
NZ needs to flourish in international markets, MPI boss says
Half NZ's greenhouse gas emissions are from agriculture, here's how we stay in the game.
Increase in sheep and beef farm to forestry conversion - report
Updated report shows an increase in scale and pace of farmland purchased for forestry.
The 27-year-old Kiwi serial inventor onto his fourth startup sale
Serial inventor says Shear Edge offers new hope for strong wool.