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Taiao ora, Tangata ora - Healthy nature, Healthy people
Seafood industry will help ensure economic prosperity for New Zealand
It generates $5.2 billion in total economic output, employs about 16,500 people, and maintains a strong and important connection with our coastal communities, says chief executive officer Jeremy Helson.
Whaihua / Productivity
Higher values from plantation forests
This $25.5m, seven-year programme led by Forest Growers Research will revolutionise silviculture via smart technology – bringing about higher skilled and high-wage jobs that support a low-emissions economy.
Kind to your skin and to the planet
Picking up plastic plasters on a tramping track was a lightbulb moment for Lucas Smith – and now he's started Wool Aid, a company manufacturing biodegradable bandages made of merino wool.
Plant Pass - adding to our safety net
Many organisations and groups have already signed up to this voluntary certification accord that recognises good biosecurity practices and provides assurance for plant buyers.
Kauneke Tauwhiro / Sustainability
Turning apples and pears spray-free
Our largest markets for these fruits are setting new targets for the reduction of chemicals, so a co-investment of $14.77m aims to halve pesticide use by 2030, and achieve a spray-free status by 2050.
Wanted: Farmers to join seaweed trial
Fonterra's partnership with Sea Forest – to see if Asparagopsis seaweed as a supplement feed for dairy cows can reduce greenhouse gas emissions – has opened up to include farmers in this exciting trial.
Unwanted textiles turned into roading
That old shirt on your back – part of an estimated 220,000 tonnes of textile fibres going to landfill in New Zealand every year –could soon drive huge savings in carbon and water use.
Whakaurutia / Inclusivity
Young Māori woman leads youth network
Tūhoe and Ngāti Awa descendant Cheyenne Wilson will be the first chair of the Food and Fibre Youth Network, established so young people can raise industry issues and help shape the food and fibre sector.
Smashing the glass ceiling on farms
On the back of long hours, hard work and studying, three Taupō women are proving their doubters wrong as they prepare for their first season as managers of Pāmu dairy farms just outside of Taupō.
Numbers grow for good of the sector
More than 8,000 farm businesses have signed up to the New Zealand Farm Assurance programme, along with growing numbers of red meat and wool companies, to tackle future challenges.
Food and Fibre sector insights
Think tank takes fresh look at food markets
Te Puna Whakaaronui starts the discussion on what is required to transform our food and fibre sector and protect economic returns. Read the inaugural report here
Support and join the companies giving back
Keen on a business doing work in regenerating nature and circular economy, or want to get your work listed in the Sustainable Business Network directory? Read on
Making the world a better, healthier place
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has reviewed the link between the environment and wellbeing – read more on its views.
Linking biodiversity and natural capital
A KPMG report highlights how nature is often perceived to be ‘free of charge’ – meaning it's undervalued, or unvalued. Click here for access to the full report.
Budget 2022
More than $1 billion has been committed to the food and fibre sectors in announcements made before and on Budget Day. This includes $710 million to lower agricultural emissions, create a new Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions and expand the contribution of forestry to reduce carbon emissions.
There is also more than $100m for biosecurity, which will go toward strengthening the system and transitioning the Mycoplasma bovis eradication programme.
Other funding includes:
- $118.4m for advisory services to support farmers, foresters, growers and whenua Māori owners to accelerate sustainable land use changes and lift productivity;
- $40m to help transformation in the forestry, wood processing, food and beverage and fisheries sectors, and;
- $31.6m to help maintain and lift animal welfare practices.
The Fit for a Better World – Accelerating our Economic Potential road map sets out targets to achieve a more productive, sustainable and inclusive economy by 2030.
