FT Food Revolution

Eco-friendly vineyards, the New Zealand way

New Zealand’s wine industry was the first in the world to have a national sustainability programme and more than 96 per cent of its vineyards operate according to specific environmental standards. Measures to reduce waste and emissions include using lighter bottles and natural fertilisers, and minimising packaging. One vineyard has even managed to reduce its waste to less than that of a typical domestic household.

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FT Food Revolution is a video channel looking at the people and businesses working to create a more sustainable food system - from tackling food waste and environmental health, to sustainable farming and food security. The channel alternates between independent reporting from FT journalists and expert posts from Rabobank.