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January 1, 2018
Tapping into a tradition of adaptation in a warming
Summary of results of a 2009 study (published in a 2012 report) by CRIs and DairyNZ into ways in which the primary sector can adapt to climate variability and uncertainty by building resilience and reducing vulnerability.
Read time: 4 min
Pdf, 393 KB
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December 1, 2010
Energy efficiency: Work platforms aid intensive apple orchard
Describes how Richard and Sue Hoddy of Nelson are preparing their apple orchard for the challenges of climate change. They are employing a range of strategies to adjust to a predicted longer growing season with fewer frosts, as well as more frequent droughts, heatwaves and storms.
Read time: 8 min
Pdf, 208 KB
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November 1, 2010
Central Otago orchard: Maintaining a competitive
Describes how Central Otago mixed-crop orchardist, Harry Roberts, is adapting his business in anticipation of climatic changes and to maintain a late-season market niche. Harry’s actions are informed by experiences in similar Southern Hemisphere late-season horticultural regions.
Read time: 5 min
Pdf, 298 KB
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August 1, 2009
Climate change: A guide for land managers 1 - The theory, the history, the
An overview of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) knowledge about climate change, including a summary of the science and its development, the contribution of human activities to climate change, possible responses, and sources of more information.
Read time: 10 min
Pdf, 2.8 MB
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May 1, 2009
Bay of Plenty kiwifruit orchard: Balancing climate concerns with market
Outlines how profitability and environmental concerns, particularly climate change, are reflected in the balance of organic and conventional production practices used on Peter and Gwen Ombler’s kiwifruit and plum orchard at Welcome Bay, Tauranga.
Read time: 8 min
Pdf, 5.9 MB
