OpinionOpinion: Emissions Trading Scheme hurting NZ's beef sectorOpinion: ETS distortions eat into beef viability, says Federated Farmers' Toby Williams.01 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryGap between people and sheep rapidly closing in NZThere are now about 4.5 sheep to every person in New Zealand; there used to be 22.08 May 12:02 AM
The CountryGovernment farm forestry ban good news but questions remainFarm to forestry conversion loopholes must be closed, Federated Farmers says.06 May 10:41 PM
PremiumOpinionOpinion: Anti-predator fighters and humble soil the unsung heroes in climate battle07 Jan 04:00 PM
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The CountryClimate chief rubbishes claims farmers need to wait for tech'There are already known practices in agriculture that can reduce GHG emissions.'01 Aug 12:38 AM
The Country'Real can of worms': No quick methane fix for farmers“There is nothing to replace agriculture. That’s the bottom line."27 Jul 04:59 PM
The CountryNew bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulationFederated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.16 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Things are tight right now for farmers': ETS changes welcomedFarmers pleased proposed law change to keep ag out of the ETS passed its first reading.01 Jul 09:40 PM
The Country'Problematic': Top climate scientist on NZ's approach to methaneProfessor Mark Howden said basing a goal on no added heating was 'actually confusing'.30 Jun 09:44 PM
The CountryClimate change: Panel members revealed for review of country’s methane goalsPanel to be chaired by former climate change commissioner and respected farmer.26 Jun 11:23 PM
The CountryGassy cows and pigs face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world firstBurping livestock levy soon a reality abroad as Denmark goes for tax New Zealand ditched.26 Jun 11:18 PM
The Country'Supports farmers': Law removing future ETS agriculture obligations passes first readingGovt committed to a 'fair and sustainable pricing system for on-farm emissions by 2030'.26 Jun 09:27 PM
The CountryGovernment cancels annual ETS charge for forestryForestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.14 Jun 03:56 AM
The CountryDavid Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'13 Jun 12:05 AM
The CountryAgriculture axed from ETS — what the experts say'What is happening now is just avoiding the pricing of these emissions.'12 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGovt fails to calm carbon market jitters, flagging forestry reviewIt is unsure of the impact land use rule changes will have on how many trees are planted.08 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Excessive': Govt launches independent review of forestry ETS costsForestry Minister Todd McClay says owners have complained of 'excessive costs'.29 Feb 08:43 PM
The CountryIwi leader wins the right to sue seven big pollutersMike Smith gets his day in court against seven major emitters.06 Feb 10:42 PM
The CountryWhy a Rangitīkei forestry developer is turning to AIThe two companies both work at breaking down financial barriers for carbon farming.21 Nov 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGovt faces billion-dollar Emissions Trading Scheme holeWhy another failed ETS auction wouldn't be a "failure".13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig agenda and some sticky issues ahead for Fonterra's annual meetingThere will be plenty for shareholders to chew over.05 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country‘It’s gone’: Forester paints grim picture of planting industry under new fees regimeThe Ministry for Primary Industries will soon charge ETS participants a perpetual fee.11 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryFinn Ross: Why Australia's carbon tax is better than oursOpinion: So much is at stake for the future of our forests and our planet.10 Sep 05:01 PM
The CountryNational, Greens support giving households share of $2.5b ETS revenueThe parties both support the idea in principle, but disagree on the detail.19 Aug 01:21 AM
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
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