Why cow burps are NZ's biggest climate headache
Methane from cows remains NZ's biggest climate change problem.
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Horizons eases requirements for erosion funding
Horizons has eased the requirements for erosion control subsidies.
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Rangitikei MP Ian McKelvie checks in from out in the field.
Ian McKelvie: Let's celebrate our farmers, not condemn them
Our agriculture sector stand accused of being climate and environmental villains.
Farmers can boost profits, cut cows now, activist tells MPs
Hard-hitting critique of Zero Carbon Bill calls for more action from farmers and MPs.
'Fair go for rural people' - Steele stands for Horizons
Richard Steele promises to replace Bruce Rollinson as strong voice for Ruapehu.
Heat on the future of food supply
The latest UN climate change report is urging us to change how we use our land.
What the UN's latest big climate report means for NZ
Just-released major UN report on climate change has big implications for agricultural NZ.
Erosion maps 'frightened the hell out of a lot of people'
Harbourside homeowners say councils should do more to help people defend their properties
Green MP thanks Fonterra for 'leadership'
Fonterra's leadership had been 'incredibly important' says Chloe Swarbrick.
Rick's Beef: Science, equitable framework vital
B+LNZ has lodged its submission on the Climate Change Response Amendment Bill.
NZ genetic engineering laws 'old and tired', top scientist says
Top scientist says NZ's GE laws are "old and tired", amid calls for national discussion.
Rolling with the climate changes
Financier Rabobank is urging farmers to have their say on climate change legislation.
Audrey Young: Reshuffle gives Bridges a chance to right a wrong
COMMENT: Many saw move from climate change to agriculture as a demotion. They were wrong.
Agriculture Minister calls for debate on genetic engineering
It's time for a "sensible, mature conversation", he says.
DairyNZ: Methane target not achievable
DairyNZ says an unrealistic methane target is setting farmers up to fail.
New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans
An $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.
Rebecca Howard: What's the cost to dairy of going green?
COMMENT: Fonterra, Synlait and A2 Milk face various cost impacts.
Dutch company's methane blocker hits NZ roadblock
Dutch company says it's hit a roadblock trying to get its methane inhibitor to NZ farmers.
Zero Carbon bill would significantly dig into farmer profits, MPs told
DairyNZ say the Zero Carbon bill would slash dairy farmers' profits by up to 40 per cent.
Cr John Vujcich: All emitters must be treated equally
Realistic targets and aspirations must be applied consistently across all emitters.
Winston Peters: 'I haven't let anyone shaft the farmers'
Winston Peters on why saying "Choina" isn't as bad as the Greens ad targeting Bridges.
Comment: Biggest threat to our climate is not the cows
Agreement on farm-gate analysis will reward individual effort.
Adele Fitzpatrick: Native trees have key role in climate action
COMMENT: Keep native trees at the front of mind in responding to climate change.
Climate Voices: 15 Kiwis' hopes and fears in a warming world
Fifteen Kiwis, in their own words, voice their hopes and fears for a warming world.
Govt needs to look at genetic modification: Shaw
But the Climate Change Minister says any decisions have to be "incredibly careful".
Fonterra winds back coal use 11 years ahead of schedule
Fonterra says it will stop installing new coal boilers as of today.
Where to now for the climate change deal with farmers?
Comment: It's time to find a balance between both extremes in a divisive issue.
Emissions standoff lift a positive step, say farmers
Hawke's Bay farmers pleased greenhouse gas discussions a step in the right direction.
Let farmers take 'landscape approach' to greenhouse gases - Simon Upton
PCE Simon Upton warns against planting huge forests to mitigate carbon dioxide
Climate change's 'thermal squeeze' hurting our birds
A "thermal squeeze" is driving threatened birds to higher, colder pockets of NZ's forests.
Nanogirl: Scientists confident well-bred cows won't burp
COMMENT: The secret to reducing climate change could be through breeding less burpy cows.
Gas-guzzlers face $3000 fee; discounts for electric cars
It also wants to charge a fee on imported vehicles with higher greenhouse gas emissions.
Sir Rob Fenwick: Auckland needs regional composting plant now
COMMENT: Urban dwellers can do so much more for the well-being of our soil.