A lack of collaboration and cooperation is standing in the way to a real improvement in sustainability performance. Businesses, cooperations and scientists should stop developing ever more indicators and standards; and instead work together to rise to the challenges of sustainable development.
Read MoreIn New Zealand, there is a focus on freshwater quality due to serious deterioration of waterways. This has led to primary sectors taking significant action to mitigate their impacts as well as government regulation. The AgriBusiness Group has been working closely within the kiwifruit sector for many years on various sustainability projects, including nutrient management. In this article, we look at how New Zealand’s most valuable horticultural sector is responding to the freshwater challenge and what the upcoming proposed government regulations mean for it.
Read MoreMāori are experiencing a significant decline in home ownership. Jay Whitehead used the data from the Christchurch Health and Development Study cohort to determine the variables that influence home ownership.
Read MoreDiversification within farms systems and changing regulatory requirements demand of farmers to prioritise and optimise land-use, in order to maximise farm profits while decreasing the environmental impact. Land-use capability mapping can assist farmers to better understand the range of available land-use options and prioritise development opportunities.
Read MoreMany sustainability initiatives are failing to maximise value to the business, the environment, and society that could be produced. A robust analysis of strategic priorities using the latest scientific and market data can significantly enhance the impact of a business’s sustainability actions.
Read MoreThe advancement of technology in corporate sustainability assessment and reporting has led to a new wave of business sustainability and opened up innovative ideas and new opportunities to strategic decision-making and communication.
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