12 Oct 2022

Government plan to reduce farm emissions good step - scientist

From Morning Report, 6:08 am on 12 October 2022

Agricultural scientists say a controversial plan to reduce farming emissions is a positive step for the sector.

The government's plan, which is open for consultation, will require farmers to pay for emissions by 2025, but will reward them for planting trees and other vegetation.

Senior scientist at AgResearch Robyn Dynes spoke to Kim Hill.