Federated Farmers is praising the international climate change agreement.
World leaders passed the accord at the weekend, which includes the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degC.
Federated Farmers' climate change spokesman Anders Crofoot says the historic deal recognises the vital importance of food security.
"Right now for agriculture, the only obvious of reducing biological emission is to stop producing which isn't a productive way of reducing emissions because we need to feed people in a growing world.
Mr Crofoot says New Zealand farmers are already doing their bit to help tackle global warming, by reducing their carbon footprint.
He also believes curtailing global warming will now be a whole lot easier for the industry as they're focusing more on methane than carbon dioxide.
World leaders have done a good job in ensuring all voices were heard, he says.
"They're not trying to dictate how everyone is going to respond, so that leaves the field open for New Zealand and other countries to respond in the way appropriate to what our issues are."
It is also praising a strong focus on food security and productivity.
Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama applauded the landmark agreement, saying it's the best chance we have to save the planet.
"I believe this moment can be a turning point for the world. We've shown the will and the ability to take on this challenge. What matters is that today, we can be more confident this planet is going to be in better shape for the next generation."
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