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Most NZ dairy farmers put profitability first – but some are planting native trees anyway

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Most NZ dairy farmers put profitability first – but some are planting native trees anywayPhil Walter/Getty Images

Globally, about 40% of ice-free land is used for agriculture, managed by farmers and herders.

In Aotearoa New Zealand, this share is even higher, with 51% of land used for agriculture and horticulture. Of this, currently about 10% is used for dairy farming.

When natural habitats are cleared for agriculture, most native...

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