Emissions Reporting Coalition To Push For Farmer Exemption

Coalition Confirms Agriculture's Exemption from Emissions Trading Scheme

Maintaining New Zealand's Emissions Edge

The coalition government has confirmed that agriculture will remain exempt from the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), fulfilling a promise made by the National Party. This news comes as the rural lender releases a new paper titled "Maintaining Our Emissions Edge," aimed at assisting New Zealand's 50,000 farmers in reducing their emissions.

Reducing Air Emissions from Livestock Farming

A recent report by the World Resources Institute highlights the importance of reducing air emissions from livestock farming as a key step in mitigating climate change. Despite this, an impromptu coalition of livestock producers, politicians, and parents recently petitioned the city's court to overturn the exemption, but their efforts were unsuccessful.

A Decade of Push and Pull

The exemptions for farms from reporting requirements have been a subject of contention between the livestock industry and the government for over a decade. The government's decision to maintain this exemption aligns with its commitment to supporting the sustainability of the agricultural sector while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.