THE New Zealand government has today unveiled its plans tax emissions from sheep and cattle, prompting a wave of concerns from the industry.
A partnership between agricultural representatives, called the He Waka Eke Noa Partnership, made a series of recommendations to help the country meet the Zero Carbon Act 2030, which plans to reduce emissions of biogenic methane to 24–47 percent by 2030. The plan will put a price on methane from livestock starting in 2025.
While the government was keen to talk up the potential of its plans, which are now up for consultation until November 18, the…
