New Zealand is renowned for its animal husbandry industry, which is one of the country's most significant economic contributors. In an effort to continue promoting the green development of the industry, the New Zealand government recently established the Agricultural Emissions Climate Action Center.

This center is aimed at expanding investment in research and development, promoting new tools and technologies to reduce farm emissions, and ensuring the sustainability of the industry.

In 2020, 95% of New Zealand's lamb and 90% of its wool products were exported. The dairy industry is also a significant player in the country's economy, with dairy exports contributing $18.6 billion in 2021, accounting for 23% of total exports. New Zealand's temperate maritime climate and natural pastures provide a unique advantage to the industry, which has traditionally been one of the country's strengths.

In recent years, New Zealand has increasingly focused on sustainable development investment in animal husbandry and related industries to improve industry competitiveness and profitability. As green products have gained more consumer attention, the country is dedicated to promoting the green development of its industries.

Recently, Nestle Group and New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra Group announced a new cooperation project to reduce carbon emissions from New Zealand pastures by 30% by the middle of 2027, with a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions within 10 years.

This project will implement several initiatives, including improved feed and pasture management to increase milk productivity, and it will help dairy farmers adopt technologies and processes that are most suitable for their farms and economically feasible.

One significant aspect of New Zealand's animal husbandry industry is its focus on environmental protection and awareness of pasture management.

The country has researched and experimented with different pasture varieties, selecting and breeding those that are most suitable for the local environment. Gramineous ryegrass and leguminous alfalfa are two forage varieties that grow quickly and have mutual benefits in the roots, forming a good nutritional combination.

The New Zealand Dairy Company has selected specific pasture varieties and pays attention to planting them in appropriate proportions. They implement 100% green fertilization and strictly prohibit the application of chemical fertilizers to pastures. This approach not only increases soil fertility but also effectively reduces the amount of nitrogen fertilizer used in pastures.

New Zealand's animal husbandry industry emphasizes the concept of green development to ensure the balance of grass and livestock. On average, each sheep owns about 1 acre of pasture, and each cow owns about 6 acres of pasture. The New Zealand Dairy Company, for example, has 29 natural pastures and 30,000 dairy cows throughout the country, covering an area of 12,000 hectares.

This ensures that more than 90% of the feed is produced in the pastures throughout the year, reducing waste and carbon emissions during harvesting, processing, transportation, and storage.

New Zealand's animal husbandry industry is committed to promoting green development and ensuring the sustainability of the industry. The country's focus on environmental protection and pasture management has led to the selection of specific pasture varieties that are suitable for the local environment, which have mutual benefits and form a good nutritional combination.

This approach not only increases soil fertility but also effectively reduces the amount of nitrogen fertilizer used in pastures. With the establishment of the Agricultural Emissions Climate Action Center, New Zealand is committed to further reducing farm emissions and promoting the green development of the industry.