Original article by George Wright
BBC News – Page: Online : 12-Oct-22

New Zealand’s agricultural sector accounts for about 50 per cent of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. The NZ government has proposed the introduction of a tax on the methane emissions of cows as part of its strategy to counter climate change. However, Federated Farmers national president Andrew Hoggard has warned that the levy may prompt many farmers to sell up. Some critics also contend that the proposal could increase carbon emissions, as food production might shift to countries that have less efficient farming methods.

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