Farm scientists at a new multi-million-dollar research facility believe they can cut the carbon footprint of milk by 20 per cent – even without using the latest emerging technologies.
Climate change emissions from meat production are far higher than estimated, according to a controversial new study that will fuel the debate on whether people should eat fewer animal products to help the environment.
Federated Farmers has told a parliamentary committee the emissions trading scheme (ETS) should be scrapped because it would create economic disaster.
But dairy giant Fonterra says it should be kept, but only if changed significantly.
Half of the world’s population could face severe food shortages by the end of the century as rising temperatures take their toll on farmers’ crops, scientists have warned.
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