Farm emissions reduction activities
The following table outlines the eligible emissions reduction activities that are aligned with the CEFC TNZ Agriculture Strategy, and may be provided through a co-financier that offers debt finance to the agriculture sector.
The Pathfinder does not list all possible activities that can reduce on farm emissions. Additional resources where a wider range of activities available to farmers can be found here.
The emissions reduction activities in the Pathfinder have been carefully selected as:
- contributing to reduced emissions;
- often require borrowing to facilitate; and
- provide a business and investment rationale for farmers to implement, not solely related to emissions reduction.
Agronomic Footprints
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Activity |
Primary GHG benefit compared to business as usual activity |
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| Variable Rate Fertiliser
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Reduced emissions through improved fertiliser spatial use across the production landscape. |
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Reduced emissions through optmised lime application according to spatial variation. |
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Avoided emissions from lower emissions product; reduced emissions from improved fertiliser use efficiency. |
Livestock footprints
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Activity |
Primary GHG benefit compared to business as usual activity |
|---|---|
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Reduced methane from the herd as through improved feed quality/value. |
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Reduced methane from the herd through proven inhibitory supplements. |
Energy footprints
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Activity |
Primary GHG benefit compared to business as usual activity |
|---|---|
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Avoided emissions from fossil fuel replacement with on-farm green energy. |
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Avoided or reduced emissions from lower emissions operations. |
Land use change
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Activity |
Primary GHG benefit compared to business as usual activity |
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Carbon sequestration from woody biomass and soil carbon storage. |