<p align="LEFT">A variety of industry and private backing is provided to the New Zealand GHG emissions mitigation research effort. The industry provides significant funding in partnership with government via the PGgRc (see <strong><a href="nzfunds-pggrc.html">PGgRc</a></strong>) to further enteric methane mitigation research. A far greater proportion of industry funding is provided to increase the productivity and efficiency of the New Zealand farming industry. The emissions reductions brought about by these efficiency gains are a co-benefit of these intensive research programmes.</p>
<p align="LEFT">The requirement for increased productivity and efficiency is mainly driven by the need for New Zealand farmers to remain economically viable in a global market, but domestic and international expectations around improved environmental practices, in particular water quality form part of the decisions.</p>
<p align="LEFT">Given the mix of private and commercial investment in productivity and efficiency it is difficult to estimate the total investment. However, conservative estimates are that more than $50 million per year is invested into this type of research from both private and government sources, which is significantly more than direct GHG mitigation research funding.</p>
<p align="LEFT">For a summary of how New Zealand farms having become more efficient, and the direct impact on New Zealand&rsquo;s emissions, see the NZAGRC-PGgRc factsheet: <strong><a href="fact-sheets,listing,125,reducing-our-agricultural-ghg-emissions-how-we-are-getting-there.html">Reducing New Zealand&rsquo;s agricultural greenhouse gas emissions: How we are getting there</a></strong></p>
<h3>Quick Facts</h3>
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<td>Organisation/Programme</td>
<td>Industry</td>
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<td>Funder</td>
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<p align="LEFT">Various (including government partnerships)</p>
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<td>How funds are distributed</td>
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<p align="LEFT">Negotiated &amp; competitive</p>
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<td>Funding scope</td>
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<li>Productivity</li>
<li>Nitrogen leaching</li>
<li>Nitrogen efficiency</li>
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<td>How funding decisions are made</td>
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<p align="LEFT">Varied</p>
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<td>How priorities are set</td>
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<p align="LEFT">Dependent on research interests. Efficiency and production are key concerns, with GHG reductions as co-benefit of efficiency/ productivity gains</p>
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<p>Funding 2000-2020 <br />($m approx.)</p>
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<p align="LEFT">Funding from industry and government in support of industry objectives significantly exceeds $50m per year</p>
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<td>Key linkages between funding streams</td>
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<li>Industry input into PGgRc&nbsp;as a&nbsp;co-funder</li>
<li>Advisors to various other funds</li>
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<p><strong>View overview of all funds</strong></p>
<p><strong>View more about the linkages between funds</strong></p>
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