All our industries are under pressure to reduce carbon emissions as New Zealand transits into a low emissions economy to combat climate change. The agriculture industry has recently been served up some policy driven reduction targets likely to hit our soils within the next year or so. We’ve developed a carbon farming service that applies strategic solutions to reduce farm level carbon footprints while retaining economic growth and other fundamental business objectives.
Read MoreThe AgriBusiness Group consultants have adapted the knowledge gained from fifteen years of research into developing a sustainability assessment tool that assists producers to demonstrate their system operates sustainably and so meets the provenance requirements of our high-value customers.
Read MoreThe Red Meat Profit Partnership set up action groups to put farmers in control of what they want to improve, how they want to achieve it and who they wish to get help from to learn and implement required changes. The AgriBusiness Group has been involved with the facilitation of these groups for the last 16 months.
Read MoreDiversification within farms systems and changing regulatory requirements demand of farmers to prioritise and optimise land-use, in order to maximise farm profits while decreasing the environmental impact. Land-use capability mapping can assist farmers to better understand the range of available land-use options and prioritise development opportunities.
Read MoreMany sustainability initiatives are failing to maximise value to the business, the environment, and society that could be produced. A robust analysis of strategic priorities using the latest scientific and market data can significantly enhance the impact of a business’s sustainability actions.
Read MoreThe Agri-Women’s Development Trust offers a range of courses aiming to equip and support women to generate economic, social and environmental progress in the primary sector and rural communities. Amelia Wood and Charlotte Irving are attending the ‘Understanding Your Farming Business’ course and have been able to apply the new skills and knowledge to their daily practices as a consultant.
Read MoreCharlotte Irving, one of our environmental consultants and resource economist, reflects on farmers’ current challenges and her way to address them.
Read MoreOver 170 participants came along to the seminars on carbon farming in Glenavy, Ashburton and Darfield. We’ve put together our speakers’ presentations, an FAQ and a list of resources and contacts on our website.
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