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… at the bottom. Our position is clear – we are not anti-forestry.  A lot of farmers are looking to integrate trees on farms and that’s a good thing. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and it’s good for the climate and the environment to plant … campaign, which prominently featured this issue ( visit the website ).  Media releases 8 August 2019: Wairoa case study report released 2 June 2020: Call for limits on exotic forestry offsets in ETS 17 June 2020: Reaction to emissions trading … change report reinforces need for intervention 4 December 2024: B+LNZ welcomes announcement on measures to curb farm sales to carbon farming 26 March 2025: B+LNZ’s advocacy on afforestation 10 April 2025: B+LNZ welcomes report …

… While we need to manage the impacts of farming activities on freshwater quality, including sediment and E. coli , the way this is currently being done has significant issues and … rules come out with significant implications for farmers.   What B+LNZ is doing   We commissioned an independent report by environmental consultants Torlesse Environmental Ltd. This report highlights significant issues with the … uses research and evidence to underpin our advocacy, along with farmer input. We also rely on the B+LNZ Sheep and Beef Farm Survey – this research showed the importance of the survey farms and GIS mapping of them.   More information   …

This is an interactive tool that lets you analyse New Zealand’s meat exports: by meat type by destination (region or country) by season by volume, value, or average price … Find out the latest values and volumes of beef exported globally by region. … Average value of New Zealand beef exports by region for the year to date, compared to the previous year. Average value of New Zealand beef exports by region for the year to date, compared to the previous year. Volumes of New Zealand beef exports by …

… agricultural emissions from being priced in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Government intends to put a price on agricultural emissions by 2030, which B+LNZ has long argued against.   What B+LNZ is doing  We commissioned a scan of a … what farmers are being asked to do is fair, not out of step internationally, and based on the latest science.   The report’s findings  The report found that every country is looking to reduce agricultural emissions but in very different … the conversion of productive farms into carbon forestry. (Our government subsequently announced measures to curb farm sales to carbon farming. B+LNZ had been calling for action on this since 2019)  What we’re calling for   We’re urging …

… … Forming or joining an Action Group is a great way for farmers to put their ideas into action, make positive changes on farm and improve their business’ productivity and profitability. … Note: this programme is currently under review. Please … of this small group learning approach. A comprehensive evaluation of the action group programmes is in progress, and a report is scheduled for release in early 2024. This report will highlight essential findings from the overarching program …