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Transition to sustainable agriculture in New Zealand: challenges and the way forward

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  • Wanglin Ma
  • Puneet Vatsa
  • Kathryn Bicknell

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There are growing concerns about the sustainability of New Zealand's agricultural systems, and efforts are underway to accelerate the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. This note discusses four key challenges facing the country in transitioning to sustainable agriculture: reducing biogenic methane, lowering the usage of synthetic fertilisers, managing water use, and managing land use. A cohesive strategy involving the government, industry stakeholders, and research institutions is needed to effect this transition. Setting ambitious targets without providing viable alternatives to farmers or getting their buy-in is unlikely to be successful.

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  • Wanglin Ma & Puneet Vatsa & Kathryn Bicknell, 2023. "Transition to sustainable agriculture in New Zealand: challenges and the way forward," New Zealand Economic Papers, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 57(2), pages 119-124, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:nzecpp:v:57:y:2023:i:2:p:119-124
    DOI: 10.1080/00779954.2022.2144752
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