Reducing New Zealand’s agricultural greenhouse gas emissions: How we are getting there

Reducing New Zealand’s agricultural greenhouse gas emissions: How we are getting there

This resource summarises some of the ways New Zealand researchers are looking into different methods to lessen agricultural methane production, such as using special feeds, breeding for low-emission animals, and developing chemical inhibitors. By reducing methane emissions, farmers can help combat climate change while maintaining animal health and productivity.

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Emissions reduction

  • Reduce methane emissions

    Climate
    Emissions reduction
    Greenhouse gas
    Livestock
    Methane
    On-farm actions

    Learn about reducing methane emissions on your farm.

  • Methane inhibitors

    Climate
    Agritech
    Emissions reduction
    Greenhouse gas
    Innovation
    Livestock
    Methane

    This resource discusses methane inhibitors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.

Emissions reduction

  • On-farm future actions

    Climate
    Emissions reduction
    Greenhouse gas
    Livestock
    Methane
    On-farm actions
    Sustainability

    Explore new technologies for reducing on-farm greenhouse gas emissions from your farm.

  • Greenhouse gas emissions factsheets

    Climate
    Emissions reduction
    Greenhouse gas
    Livestock
    Soil
    Sustainability

    Factsheets about farm greenhouse gas emissions, feeds, methane control, soil carbon, and more.

Emissions reduction

  • Ag Matters: Climate change basics

    Climate
    Emissions reduction
    Greenhouse gas
    Methane

    Learn how human actions change our climate and impact farming through greenhouse gases.

  • A note on New Zealand’s methane emissions from livestock

    Climate
    Emissions reduction
    Greenhouse gas
    Livestock
    Methane
    Policy
    Sustainability

    A report on New Zealand's livestock methane emissions and their impacts.

  • Reducing on-farm emissions

    Climate
    Dairy
    Emissions reduction
    Greenhouse gas
    Livestock
    Sustainability

    Learn about dairy farm emissions, their impacts, and ways to reduce them without affecting your profitability.

An alternative perspective

  • Farm Source guide - Maximise herd health

    Enterprise
    Dairy
    Livestock
    Wellbeing

    Check out ways to manage herd health, breeding and biosecurity to lift farm performance.

  • Green dairying at Miraka Farm

    Whenua
    Agribusiness
    Emissions reduction
    Greenhouse gas
    On-farm actions
    Sustainability

    Graham and Tess Smith share how green dairy farming works on their Waikato farm.

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Biodiversity
Collaboration
Dairy
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Climate
Emissions reduction
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Learn how Owl Farm cut biological greenhouse gas emissions over a ten year period.

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Climate
Dairy
Emissions reduction
Greenhouse gas
Livestock
Sustainability

Learn how to manage greenhouse gas emissions on your farm.

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Climate
Agribusiness
Emissions reduction
Greenhouse gas
Livestock
On-farm actions
Sustainability

Find science-backed actions to cut greenhouse gas emissions on your farm.

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Emissions reduction
Greenhouse gas
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On-farm actions
Soil

Explore actions New Zealand farmers can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions effectively.

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Climate
Emissions reduction
Greenhouse gas
Livestock
Methane
Sustainability

Learn about sources of methane and how it influences the climate.

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Climate
Emissions reduction
Innovation
Methane
Mātauranga
Sustainability

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Climate
Emissions reduction
Greenhouse gas
Sheep and beef
Sustainability

Learn how sheep and beef farms can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve profits.