This page from Owl Farm, a demonstration dairy farm in the Waikato, covers its approach to reducing on-farm greenhouse gas emissions and tracks progress against its own targets and those of its dairy company and bank partners. It lists the specific farm system changes behind the reduction, from stocking rate and nitrogen use to plantain pastures and effluent storage upgrades.
The farm reports a drop in biological emissions between 2014-15 and 2023-24 while holding operating profit steady, and it outlines ongoing research it contributes to on low-emitting cattle, alternative feeds and methane inhibitors.
Learn about methane in agriculture and how NZ ag researchers are trying to reduce emissions.
Research into different ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from New Zealand agriculture.
Learn how to reduce farm emissions by improving animal performance and adjusting stocking rates.
Factsheets about farm greenhouse gas emissions, feeds, methane control, soil carbon, and more.
This resource outlines methods to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions in New Zealand.
Learn about reducing methane emissions on your farm.
Explore how Owl Farm has lowered nitrogen fertiliser use and modelled nitrogen loss.
Discover feeds that lower methane and nitrogen emissions in sheep and beef farming.
Learn about different on-farm solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farms.
Find out how Owl Farm measures and reduces water use in its dairy shed.
Follow how Owl Farm's environment plan guides its land, water and effluent management.
Meet the Waikato dairy farmers using their numbers to cut emissions and stay profitable.
Research about reducing greenhouse gas emissions on Māori farms in New Zealand.
Learn how dairy farmers in New Zealand can reduce greenhouse gas emissions effectively.
Find out about a no-cost method to reduce your dairy farm's greenhouse gas emissions.
This resource discusses methane inhibitors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
Discover which paddocks grow the most feed and why some fall short.
See how Owl Farm's constructed wetland strips nitrogen and sediment from farm runoff.
Explore actions New Zealand farmers can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions effectively.
Track how a Waikato demonstration farm lifts its 6-week in-calf rate each season.
Strategies for Māori farms to reduce greenhouse gases to meet the Zero Carbon targets.
The science behind agricultural methan, nitrous oxide emissions, and climate change.
Discover how Owl Farm tests and protects its soil's physical, chemical and biological health.