Ag Matters helps farmers, growers and rural professionals understand agricultural emissions and what they mean for their farm business.
We bring together science, practical tools and real farmer experiences to make complex information easier to understand and apply on farm.
Whether you're looking to improve efficiency, build resilience or better understand your emissions profile, Ag Matters is here to help.
"Every farmer wants to leave the land better than when they found it."
- Anders Crofoot
Why Ag Matters exists
There is a growing amount of information about agricultural emissions and emerging farming practices. Ag Matters exists to make that information easier to understand and apply on farm.
Powered by the Ag Emissions Centre and funded by MPI, Ag Matters is here to provide trusted information, practical tools and real-world insights to help farmers build productive, resilient and future-ready farm systems.
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About Ag Matters
Find out more about Ag Matters' purpose and resources, get in touch, sign up for updates, and provide feedback.
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Climate change basics
Earth is heating up due to rapidly increasing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Significant changes to the climate are occurring as a result.
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Government and climate change
The Government is taking active steps to move New Zealand towards lower greenhouse gas emissions and greater resilience to a changing climate.
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Science videos
View short and simple videos on the science behind climate change, agricultural greenhouse gases and soil carbon.
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Contact us
Contact Ag Matters for more information on agriculture, climate change and reducing on-farm greenhouse gas emissions.