The centre will help lower agricultural emissions
The Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions plays a key role in efforts to lower New Zealand's on-farm emissions.
Significant funding has been allocated to strengthen the role of research and development in getting new tools and technology to reduce emissions to farmers faster.
The Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions has two key components:
- a public-private partnership AgriZeroNZ
- the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre (NZAGRC).
NZ Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre
As part of the AgriZeroNZ joint venture, the Government is working alongside agribusiness leaders:
- The a2 Milk Company
- ANZ
- ASB
- BNZ
- ANZCO Foods
- Fonterra
- Rabobank
- Ravensdown
- Silver Fern Farms
- Synlait
A total of $191 million has been committed to AgriZeroNZ by industry and government over its first four years.
New support for agricultural emissions reduction – Beehive
Why extra support is needed
Agriculture contributes about half of New Zealand's gross greenhouse gas emissions. Around 91% of our biogenic methane emissions are from agriculture.
Agriculture needs to contribute to meeting our climate goals.
It's important for the long-term economic and social resilience of our rural communities that the right tools, technology, and support are in place to enable producers to make changes that reduce their biological emissions.
Who to contact
If you have questions about the Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions, email info@mpi.govt.nz
