Initially, these goals relate to agriculture and climate change. Content on other environmental challenges may be added in the future.
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Know your numbers
By 2025, all farmers and growers will need to know what their farm's greenhouse gas emissions are and have a plan in place to manage them.
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Reduce methane emissions
Methane belched out by ruminant animals is responsible for 71% of our total agricultural emissions. Reducing methane is essential if New Zealand is to meet its national and international targets.
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Reduce nitrous oxide emissions
The Government has set a target of reducing nitrous oxide emissions to net zero by 2050, meaning on-farm action is critical.
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Maintain or increase soil carbon
Many farmers are looking for ways to maintain or increase their soil carbon stocks to help improve farm productivity and, potentially, reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations.
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