| Carbon credits for forestry are too complicated for most farmers to take advantage of, according to former NZ Farm Forestry Association president and South Canterbury farmer Ian Jackson. He was commenting on big rises in New Zealand carbon prices, which have almost doubled to $18 a tonne after languishing as low as $2.50 only two years ago.
"We are yet to see an increase in interest in farm forestry because most people wouldn't have a clue about carbon credits," he said. "But there is a real market and a real opportunity for people in carbon trading if they get expert advice."..............................................Full Article: Source |