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Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium: supporting farmers to reduce GHG emissions

19 Jan 2023

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has been a partner in the Pastoral Greenhouse Gas Research Consortium (PGgRc), alongside AgResearch, DairyNZ, DEEResearch, the Fertiliser Manufacturers' Research Association, Fonterra, PGG Wrightson Ltd and Pamu/Landcorp.

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Update on recent advocacy: sequestration, biodiversity and forestry

1 Dec 2022

We’re encouraged by the Government’s announcement about sequestration as part of ag emissions pricing. However we’ve called on them to shelve biodiversity decisions and for a review into the impact of its environmental agenda on farmers and rural communities. We’ve also made a submission on proposed carbon and plantation forestry rules.

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Farmer meeting breaks down climate science

29 Nov 2022

Internationally-renowned expert Professor Dave Frame recently appeared at a Southland farmer meeting to explain the science behind climate change, the use of metrics such as GWP*, the interaction with policy – and what it all means for farmers.

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Last chance to make a submission on emissions pricing

18 Nov 2022

Today (Friday) consultation on the Government’s agricultural emissions pricing proposals closes – you have until 11.59pm tonight to make a submission, and we’ve provided tools to help you. We’ll provide more info on B+LNZ’s submission, and the He Waka Eke Noa partners’, in next week’s e-diaries.

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Spreading the word about our low carbon footprint

16 Nov 2022

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has been working hard to promote new research that confirms the carbon footprint of New Zealand beef and lamb is among the lowest in the world.

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Waimatā catchment group celebrates successes

16 Nov 2022

Since the Waimatā Catchment Restoration Project formed in 2020, the group continues to make a visible improvement to the health of the Waimatā River and biodiversity in the wider community.

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Emissions pricing update: sector groups’ joint statement and updated submission guidance

10 Nov 2022

The following was emailed to farmers on 10 November 2022.

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NZ public supporting sheep and beef farmers on carbon farming

1 Nov 2022

New Zealanders have expressed concern about carbon emitters offsetting their emissions through carbon farming.

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The Government’s emissions pricing consultation – update

20 Oct 2022

The following was emailed to farmers on 20 October 2022.

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Update on policy relating to highly productive land

20 Oct 2022

The National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL) came into effect on 17 October.

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Catchment work celebrated by farmers, iwi and rural professionals

13 Oct 2022

More than 280 people across the sector gathered at the NZ Landcare Trust Catchment Forum last week to celebrate the important work done by catchment community groups to enhance their environment.

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Government rules out delaying winter grazing regulations

13 Oct 2022

The Government has refused to put a hold on winter grazing rules despite failing to implement crucial elements which will likely lead many farmers down an expensive consent process.

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