New Zealands Agriculture Essay -- Climate Environment New Zealand Ess

It is safe to say that New Zealand is heavy(p)ly a farming nation since farming makes up a high pct of the countrys export earnings. The countrys climate ranges from regions in the north that are con berthred warm subtropical, to cool and temperate in the south. These diverse areas allow for numerous kinds of farming which are vital to New Zealands economy. All over the country there are deer, llama, ostrich, goat, cattle and sheep farms, and though they get no subsidies from the government, they still play a large part in contributing to overseas markets with their beef, wool, dairy products, other meats, hides, venison (from deer), and goat fiber. It is said that there are about 20 times as some(prenominal) sheep as there are people in New Zealand, but since the country has become increasingly more developed in recent years, this carry away in has dwindled and continues to do so. This is not to say that the development of human civilization in New Zealand is the preeminent c oncern for threatening the countrys animal farming industries. In fact, climate change is a greater concern, and if global temperatures continue to rise as they have been over the years, New Zealand s animal farms could take a hit. Animal farms arent the only widespread economy drivers in New Zealand. In addition to animal farms, New Zealand is also rich with channelize farms. This way they can harvest trees for lumber without touching the indigenous forests, most of which are protected indefinitely, like the huge rainforest on the western side of the south island. 30 percent of New Zealand is covered in forest, including both natural and planted production forests. This is a large and seemingly healthy percentage relative to most other countries in the world. Sin... ...oxide in the air might actually assist the overall growth of some vegetation. Whether the positive aspects of a warmer climate will prevail over the negative aspects remains to be seen, but it will certainly have an impact on agriculture in New Zealand and elsewhere. Humans have never been in this situation before so it will be something that we surely will find out in the future unless something is done to regulate the amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere.BibliographyJebson, Mike. Climate Change and market-gardening and Forestry Impact on Industrieshttp//www.maf.govt.nz/mafnet/rural-nz/sustainable-resource-use/climate/impact-on industries.html Jebson, Mike. Climate Change and Agriculture and Forestry Issues and Responseshttp//www.maf.govt.nz/mafnet/rural-nz/sustainable-resource-use/climate/issues-and-responses.html