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Government will rely on technological advances to cut methane

It says change means farm production and profitability will not be cut, though Opposition parties say National has moved the goalposts on climate targets.

Methane reduction targets are being relaxed for farmers.

NBR Staff Sun, 12 Oct 2025

The Coalition Government has relaxed methane reduction targets for farmers, now expecting methane emissions to be reduced by 14-24% below 2017 levels by 2050.

And farmers will not face any costs over their emissions, with the Government arguing emissions can be cut through partnership, industry

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NBR Staff Sun, 12 Oct 2025
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