It is well reported that nearly half of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture. Methane from livestock digestive systems is the main source of agriculture emissions, making up almost three quarters of our overall agriculture emissions. Nitrous oxide from nitrogen added to soils is the next largest source, followed by manure management.
Saving energy on farm does not only relate to specific energy production units, but also in the efficiency of farming practices. Can a circular economy concept be implemented to the agriculture industry for more than just a value-add? Can it provide opportunities for us to develop technologies required to also save the environment? Can a circular economy open up opportunities for farmers to diversify on farm?
We will hear from experts in the field on their perspectives on the theory behind circular economies, new technologies available and how it can affect an end-user and their day-to-day business activities.
Join us to be a part of the conversation and connect to like-minded peers.
Timings:
8.30am: Arrival
8.45am: Networking
9.05am: Welcome & introduction (virtual streaming starts)
9.15am: Keynote address 1
9.30am: Keynote address 2
9.45am: Keynote address 3
10.00am: Panel discussion/interative Q&A session with the audience
10.30am: Live streaming ends. Speaking finishes, networking
11.00am: Event finishes
Meet the speakers
Shannon Page, Head of the Environmental Department, Lincoln University.
Shannon Page is the Head of the Environmental Department at Lincoln University. He researches and teaches in the area of transport and energy, with a focus on how transport and energy systems can be changed to achieve society’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meet broader environmental objectives. Much of his research explores the feasible limits of new and emerging technology, either renewable energy resources, or demand side actions (such as urban form and infrastructure change) that reduce the need for fossil fuel consumption.
Dave Greenwood, Agribusiness National Sales Manager, Meridian Energy
Dave is passionate about innovation in the electricity sector. With over 25 years in the rural industry, he leads Meridian’s agribusiness team which is committed to bringing the latest energy solutions to farmers.
Wim de Koning, Co-founder, Lincoln University Energy Demonstration Farm
Wim is executive director at B.linc Innovation, a course director at Lincoln University and co-founder of the groundbreaking Lincoln University Energy Farm, as well as a visiting professor at various international universities.
He is a valued leader and creator within the sustainable agri-food industry space, with extensive global experience in the sales and marketing of fast-moving consumer goods for both human and animal nutrition.
The Lincoln University Energy Farm is an enterprise that seeks to create the future model of sustainable multi-crop farming for Aotearoa. This is through the research and development of new agricultural technologies, creating exciting and innovative fossil fuel-free energy solutions and demonstrating how these can be applied on farms across Aotearoa.
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