Information sheet: Impacts from climate change

Most survey respondents (of those who had an opinion other than “unsure.”) believe climate change is real and already affecting NZ.

Most respondents believe climate change is real and already affecting NZ.

Regional impacts

At least 50% of respondents in these regions anticipated more frequent/intense natural disasters.

Map: At least 50% of respondents in these NZ regions anticipated more frequent/intense natural disasters

Future impacts

What will climate change mean for farmers, foresters and growers?

Across NZ, most commercial farmers, foresters and growers expect climate change to have a balanced or somewhat negative impact on their operations over the next 30 years, although some operators expect positive net benefits from changing climate.

Map: What will climate change mean for farmers, foresters and growers?

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About

The Survey of Rural Decision Makers (SRDM) is a biennial survey of New Zealand’s primary sector conducted by Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research since 2013. It covers commercial farmers, foresters and growers as well as lifestyle block owners from Cape Reinga to Rakiura.

SRDM is designed to build a better picture of decision making at the farm level, tackling topics that cannot be easily addressed in official statistics or directly by organisations. It is a valuable resource for policy makers, regional councils, industry groups and businesses.