In this episode, Sam Mander, director of AgriIntel, walks listeners through the New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), giving a 101 on the scheme and outlining its opportunities for farmers. He discusses carbon credits, forestry models, and earning NZUs, including how to earn NZU’s from agroforestry and riparian planting. Sam highlights the financial and environmental benefits of understanding the ETS and how it can help farmers navigate the future of low-emissions agriculture. Anne Lee also recently attended SIDE where she spoke to Cameron Bagrie about American President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs and how economic stability will look heading into the future.

 

Guest:
Sam Mander, Director, Agri Intel
Cameron Bagrie, Lead Economist, Bagrie Economics

Hosts:
Sheryl Haitana, Editor, Dairy Exporter
Anne Lee, Deputy Editor, Dairy Exporter

 

Sam Mander, director of AgriIntel, explores the intricacies of New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and its potential benefits for farmers. He outlines how carbon credits and sustainable practices such as agroforestry and riparian planting can provide financial rewards while benefiting the environment. Sam emphasises the importance of understanding carbon pricing and eligibility for NZUs, outlining how they could be used in a strategic, long-term approach in farming. He highlights the challenges of navigating the ETS, but believes farmers can unlock significant opportunities by staying informed. Sam stresses that careful planning, informed decision-making, and the right support are essential to maximising the financial and environmental advantages of the ETS.

 

Cameron Bagrie, Lead Economist at Bagrie Economics, explores what he calls the tectonic shifts in the factors underpinning economies and the way global trade is being influenced by issues now deemed to be related to national security. He focuses on how these changes impact the dairy industry, productivity challenges and currency fluctuations. Cameron emphasizes the importance of strategic adjustments in trade policy and economic performance to navigate the ever changing economic landscape.

 

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In this episode, Sam Mander, director of AgriIntel, walks listeners through the New Zealand&rsquo;s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), giving a 101 on the scheme and outlining its opportunities for farmers. He discusses carbon credits, forestry models, and earning NZUs, including how to earn NZU&rsquo;s from agroforestry and riparian planting. Sam highlights the financial and environmental benefits of understanding the ETS and how it can help farmers navigate the future of low-emissions agriculture. Anne Lee also recently attended SIDE where she spoke to Cameron Bagrie about American President Donald Trump&rsquo;s recent tariffs and how economic stability will look heading into the future.
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Guest:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Sam Mander, Director, Agri Intel</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cameron Bagrie, Lead Economist, Bagrie Economics</li>
</ol>
Hosts:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Sheryl Haitana, Editor, Dairy Exporter</li>
<li aria-level="1">Anne Lee, Deputy Editor, Dairy Exporter</li>
</ol>
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Sam Mander, director of AgriIntel, explores the intricacies of New Zealand&rsquo;s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and its potential benefits for farmers. He outlines how carbon credits and sustainable practices such as agroforestry and riparian planting can provide financial rewards while benefiting the environment. Sam emphasises the importance of understanding carbon pricing and eligibility for NZUs, outlining how they could be used in a strategic, long-term approach in farming. He highlights the challenges of navigating the ETS, but believes farmers can unlock significant opportunities by staying informed. Sam stresses that careful planning, informed decision-making, and the right support are essential to maximising the financial and environmental advantages of the ETS.
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Cameron Bagrie, Lead Economist at Bagrie Economics, explores what he calls the tectonic shifts in the factors underpinning economies and the way global trade is being influenced by issues now deemed to be related to national security. He focuses on how these changes impact the dairy industry, productivity challenges and currency fluctuations. Cameron emphasizes the importance of strategic adjustments in trade policy and economic performance to navigate the ever changing economic landscape.
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DAIRY Country is your mainstay in dairy farming as your trusted source for adding value to your dairy farming business with seasonal on farm stories and exclusive technical advice weekly with your host, Anne Lee.
Formally the NZ Dairy Exporter since 1925, DAIRY Country is part of the CountryWide network based in Canterbury, New Zealand.
Get in touch with our Anne Lee - anne@countrywidemedia.co.nz if you have a great insight to share with our thousands of readers and listeners in New Zealand and around the world.
Don&rsquo;t miss our weekly episodes of the DAIRY Country Podcast by hitting the&nbsp;subscribe button now and <a href="https://dairyexporter.co.nz/sign-up/">join our DAIRY Country weekly email newsletter</a> to get the&nbsp;latest in-depth stories in your mailbox so you are always ahead of the game in the business of dairy farming into the future.