Insights
With changing buyer behavior around nutrition sustainability the need to recognise food production systems that are better able to support nature positive food production has become more critical.
Read how we’re uncovering opportunities to maximise carbon asset realisation and enhance biodiversity through in-setting.
Case Study
Reducing erosion on steep grazing land
In February 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle caused extensive damage to farmland in Hawkes Bay and Tairawhiti-Gisborne. Erosion rates this region are naturally very high due to the dominance of steep slopes, erodible rocks, and frequent high-intensity rainstorms while deforestation and the introduction of large numbers of grazing animals have further increased erosion rates.
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Farm scale Climate Risk and Vulnerability Analysis
Prism has developed a climate risk and vulnerability method that has been used on numerous Sheep and Beef, Venison, and Dairy farms across Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Measuring carbon sequestration on farms with AI
Recognising that 96% of beef emissions occur on farm, Silver Fern Farms commenced a programme to map and measure the sequestration potential in order to become New Zealand’s first certified grass-fed, carbon zero red meat product.
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Mapping Invasive Species
Nassella tussock is an invasive grass that is spreading in Canterbury and elsewhere in New Zealand. It displaces productive pastures and is unpalatable to stock.
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