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Climate change threatens New Zealand farmers with greater financial risk from extreme weather and water shortages, according to a new study.
Climate change is intensifying risks for New Zealand farmers, with a new study projecting increased financial instability due to extreme weather, water shortages, and unreliable irrigation.
Using 295 million weather simulations, researchers found that farming in North Canterbury faces growing volatility, urging reduced stocking rates and better planning despite short-term profit losses.
While water storage can help, it raises financial risks.
The findings, to be presented at the Adaptation Futures conference starting October 13, 2025, warn that relying on past climate patterns is no longer viable.
Critics say the government’s decision to lower methane targets undermines long-term farm sustainability, as agriculture contributes over half of the country’s emissions and faces mounting environmental and economic pressures.
El cambio climático amenaza a los agricultores de Nueva Zelanda con un mayor riesgo financiero debido al clima extremo y la escasez de agua, según un nuevo estudio.