Now 4gb – that’s more than four million kilobytes – is thought of as a bit on the slow side for the average laptop.
We often talk of how technology will help solve many of the problems we face. But we talk less about using the tech we have to make changes right now.
Fonterra farmers now are getting profiles of the greenhouse gas emissions coming off their farms. And, some of them are acting on those assessments to make improvements to their systems.
Tech may one day provide a silver bullet for the problem of agricultural emissions, but let’s not forget there are tools available right now that can help make a difference.
Bryan Gibson
Farm GHG reports flow
Fonterra suppliers are getting their first profiles of farm and cow greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the same way they have been receiving annual assessments of nitrogen (N) surpluses.
Food science research excellence recognised
A Palmerston North-based food science research centre has been awarded $38.25 million of funding to be spread over the next seven-and-a-half years.
Walk the talk on health and safety
Leading by example is key to building and maintaining a good health and safety culture in a farm business, says FMG Young Farmer of the Year national finalist and winner of the Waikato Bay of Plenty regional final Mitchel Hoare.
Onside secures cash cache
The developers of on-farm check-in app Onside are poised to expand internationally after a successful capital raising exercise that generated $2.5 million in equity for the Canterbury-based company.
Taihape farmers thriving in RMPP Action Group
Setting goals, going about them and actually seeing results gives you a huge confidence boost,” Dan Cottrell says.
Tonight on Sarah's Country:
7.10pm – Pacific Cooperation Foundation chair John Fiso shares his frustrations about our horticulture industry’s lack of workers and urges decision-makers to not overlook covid-free Pacific workers as a solution.
7.20pm – Anchor is introducing a low-carbon packaging. Fonterra’s brand manager Brett Henshaw explains how the co-operative is banking on the sustainable movement.
7.30pm – A recent NZ Rural General Practice Network webinar revealed that the rural health workforce is in crisis facing a shortage of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Cheviot Rural general practitioner Dr Anthea Prentice joins us.
7.40pm – Jack Raharuhi, the winner of the 2020 Zanda Mcdonald Award, shares his professional development journey around New Zealand visiting industry leaders.
