A new Government-funded research centre, launched this week, will allow New Zealand to lead the world in curbing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.

We are investing $5 million a year over 10 years in the Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre, based in Palmerston North.

Feeding the world’s growing population, while keeping a lid on emissions to fight climate change, is one of the defining challenges of the early 21st century. As a leader in agricultural science, New Zealand is well-placed to meet that challenge head-on.

In addition to funding the centre, the first meeting of the New Zealand-led Global Research Alliance of more than 20 countries will be held here next month (April).

More information:

http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/pm+opens+agricultural+greenhouse+gas+research+centre

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