The CountryNZ needs to flourish in international markets, MPI boss saysHalf NZ's greenhouse gas emissions are from agriculture, here's how we stay in the game.16 Aug 04:59 PM
The CountryIncrease in sheep and beef farm to forestry conversion - reportUpdated report shows an increase in scale and pace of farmland purchased for forestry.08 Aug 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe 27-year-old Kiwi serial inventor onto his fourth startup saleSerial inventor says Shear Edge offers new hope for strong wool.29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOwen Jennings: Are we taking IPCC advice or not?OPINION: 'A potentially huge monkey on farmers’ backs is now a much smaller monkey'.26 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryEmissions reduction hole might not close in time for first carbon budgetThe Government may have to "borrow" emissions reduction to hit goals.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOur forests and our future are entwinedOPINION: We are going to need more forests - both exotics and indigenous -as carbon sinks.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySolar farming interest increasesBut it's also a controversial option.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Time to end the ag-sector procrastinationOPINION: Sustainability consultant calls on farmers to engage with climate mitigation.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTinkering with ETS may skew renewables investment - fund managerThe review of the Emissions Trading Scheme may cast doubt on green investment.25 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryPoliticians tight-lipped on proposed ETS changes aimed at limiting carbon offsetsGovt wants greater focus on emissions reductions, rather than removals.19 Jun 05:16 AM
The CountryRevamped emissions trading scheme plans to be releasedGovernment walks back scheme after conversion of swathes of sheep and beef farming land.18 Jun 06:31 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCarbon auction failure not a flop, Climate Change Minister and experts sayClimate Change Minister James Shaw says the carbon market is working as it should.15 Jun 05:37 AM
The CountryWatch: Luxon speaks to media as Nats reveal agriculture emissions pricing planChristopher Luxon will announce his party's agricultural emissions policy.12 Jun 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryExplainer: Why Govt is making a big deal of steel emissions initiativePM Chris Hipkins called it NZ's 'largest-ever emissions reduction project'.21 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMayor fears impact of carbon farming on rural communities"....it’s land that should never have been taken out of forestry in the first place".10 May 05:00 PM
The CountryLand investor acquires Mangamahu forestry estateThe land has already been leased out to a forestry leasing company for a 20-year period.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTreasury warns of skyrocketing bills if carbon price used to cut emissionsTreasury and the Climate Change Commission scrapped over where to set carbon prices.02 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryCarbon farming firm opens office in MartonThe Rangitīkei-based firm has four land developments in the Whanganui region.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDamien O’Connor: Emissions pricing scheme should be welcomedOPINION: Agriculture Minister outlines the case for NZ's high-sustainability credentials.18 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'It's a good start': Govt takes new look at forestry and emissions tradingSubmissions open on March 14 and close on April 22.02 Mar 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Aiming low in climate's fight against farm emissionsBid to cut agricultural emissions could be left behind by events.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ carbon price hits $59/tonne after strong auctionAt today's level, the price is more than double where it was in March 2019.02 Sep 05:22 AM
The CountryJack Tame: Protesting farmers are hypocrites - but so am IOPINION: All of us have to make sacrifices if we are to stop plundering the world.16 Jul 08:59 PM
The CountryBudget 2021: Shaw responds to 'loose change' charges over climate spendGovt accused of spending 'loose change' on climate but minister says Budget packs $2.3b.20 May 05:57 AM
The CountryCovering Climate Now: How do we shrink agriculture's climate footprint?The Climate Change Commission has proposed a cut to livestock numbers. Is it inevitable?14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig Read: Five positive things we learned from major climate reportFrom decarbonising cars to managing methane, the new climate report offers many positives.01 Feb 06:00 AM
The CountryClimate change report: Ban on petrol-car imports by 2032, cut cow numbersGovt told NZ must cut cow numbers and get most Kiwis in EVs to hit climate targets.31 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryMarcus Musson takes stand against the hatersThe need for informed discussion around land use conversion has never been so important.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySilence of the trees: Why the rise of forestry has farmers worriedThe rise and rise of forestry is causing friction in rural areas.30 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryGovt reveals new cap, emissions budget, in ETS reformThe Government has announced a fresh reforms to one of NZ's biggest climate policy levers.01 Jun 08:30 PM
The Country'It's a pathway, but uncertain': Farmer Kirsten BryantFarmers appreciate the chance to make their own decisions on reducing climate emissions.30 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: the good and not-so-much of the new methane emissions rulesComment: Always expect more from Government, never rely on it.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Is that purring coming from the Beehive?James Shaw's patience pays off handsomely, writes Audrey Young.24 Oct 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryETS off the table for farmers – for nowThe Govt has chosen to work with farmers which means they might avoid the ETS.23 Oct 07:00 AM
