March 2024
Three scenarios show us how the rise of new proteins could radically change the future of farming in Aotearoa.
This interactive summary for non-technical readers describes the three main types of alternatives proteins, the scenarios considered by the research and their environmental, ecomic and regional impacts by 2050. It also briefly outlines some key issues for policy-makers to consider.
A timeline of key developments in the history of alternative proteins is included.
Source: Protein Futures: Future Scenarios for Land-Use in Aotearoa New Zealand Synthesis Report. Jon Manhire, Dr Christopher Rosin, Prof Hugh Campbell, Prof Miranda Mirosa, Dr Simon Barber, Prof Rob Burton, Prof Klaus Mittenzwei, Dr John Reid, Stuart Ford, Sarah O`Connell, Kate Tomlinson, Ann Moriarty, Angus Sinclair Thompson, Brent Paehua, Dr John Saunders. March 2024. https://ourlandandwater.nz/outputs/protein-futures-future-scenarios-for-land-use-in-aotearoa-nz-report