Initially, these goals relate to agriculture and climate change. Content on other environmental challenges may be added in the future.
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Sheep and beef
The sheep and beef sector contributes 43.6% of New Zealand’s agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, with current estimates showing that an average sheep and beef farm emits about 3.6 tonnes of GHG/ha/year.
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Dairy
The dairy sector contributes 46% of New Zealand’s agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, with an average dairy farm emitting 9.6 tonnes of GHG/ha/year.
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Cropping and horticulture
Emissions from dedicated cropping and horticulture contribute a very small percentage of New Zealand’s total biological emissions.