Climate change mitigation or adaptation?

We’re pleased to continue the 2026 Excellence Series in July with a seminar that tackles one of the most pressing questions facing New Zealand’s land-based sectors: climate change mitigation or adaptation — and what does this mean in practice for farmers?

The Excellence Series showcases research excellence at Lincoln University, providing a platform for leading academics to share insights that inform real-world decision-making, spark collaboration, and support the future resilience of our primary industries.

Against a backdrop of increasing climate variability, dryland farming systems are under growing pressure. Shifts in temperature and rainfall patterns are affecting pasture growth, feed supply, and farm profitability, while farmers are simultaneously navigating expectations around emissions reduction and environmental stewardship. Understanding which strategies genuinely deliver benefits — and under what conditions — is critical.

In this seminar, Professor Derrick Moot, who leads Lincoln University’s Dryland Pastures Research Group, will outline the climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies currently available to New Zealand farmers. Drawing on long-term research and on-farm case studies, he will share evidence of how these strategies perform in practice, highlighting both opportunities and limitations across dryland pastoral systems.

This event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with practical, research-backed insights into how farmers can respond to climate change — not just in theory, but on the ground — and to explore how science can support resilient, productive farming systems into the future.

Wednesday 29th July 2026
4.00pm-5.30pm
Inaka, Waimarie Lincoln University

Timings

4.00 pm - Networking

4.15 pm - Welcome & introduction from LU Vice-Chancellor (virtual livestream begins)

4.20 pm - Presentation from Speaker

4.50 pm - Summary

5.00 pm - Networking and questions over drinks and nibbles

5.30pm - Event Ends