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Last year the Government vowed to cut biogenic methane missions to between 24 and 47 percent below 2017 levels by 2050, and reduce them to 10 percent below 2017 levels by 2030. Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor says the latest raft of funding will help "supercharge and streamline" efforts to achieve these goals. It will also ensure farmers and growers have the tools they need to improve on-farm performance and meet freshwater and greenhouse gas requirements by 2025. A total of $37 million in Budget 2021 would go towards a national integrated farm planning system for farmers and growers, wi...

$8.9 million for advanced screening technology to strengthen biosecurity management of the growing mail pathway. $22.5 million for the National Animal Identification and Tracing Scheme (NAIT). Budget 2021 makes important investments to protect kauri, introduce hi-tech biosecurity safeguards and bring a greater focus on animal tracing to support the eradication of Mycoplasma bovis. “As a nation that depends on trade and tourism, and a country whose lifestyle is linked to our unique natural environment, our focus on investment in biosecurity is vital,” Damien O’Connor said. “The Governm...

Govt invests in efforts to tackle on-farm emissions Newshub 4 hrs ago © Video - Newshub; Image - Getty Images Watch: Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced the Budget on Thursday. The Government is earmarking almost $62 million in this year's Budget to reduce on-farm emissions and develop a national farm planning system. Last year the Government vowed to cut biogenic methane missions to between 24 and 47 percent below 2017 levels by 2050, and reduce them to 10 percent below 2017 levels by 2030. Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor says the latest raft of funding will help "supercharg...

They complained there is "nothing new or transformational" for the sector.