Carbon

Cotton primed for carbon opportunity: Mumford

Cotton growers are in a unique position to capitalise on income opportunities from the growing carbon market, according to environmental scientist Majella Mumford…Read More

Emma Alsop, March 27, 2024

Soil health focus but no carbon project for NSW grower

While building soil carbon in grazing systems has been garnering plenty of attention, Liverpool Plains grower Scott McCalman says it should also be a focus for cropping. ..Read More

Eric Barker, March 20, 2024

Researchers seek 500 farmers for survey on regen cropping

Southern Cross University is looking for 500 growers to complete a short GRDC-endorsed survey about regenerative agriculture in cropping, with 75 to continue in a three-year study…Read More

Grain Central, March 21, 2024

Gathering soil-carbon data sets up Archers for future

One of Australia’s soil-carbon pioneers says he is hoping a comprehensive dataset being gathered on the grazing operation will help with future environmental market opportunities…Read More

Eric Barker, March 11, 2024

WA carbon future points to canola crush expansion

Building of WA’s largest canola-crushing facility looks increasingly likely, but the when, where and partners are yet to come to light…Read More

Liz Wells, March 6, 2024

GRDC Update: Sustainability pull expected as 2030 nears

Export customers are expected to up their call for grain with sustainability credentials as self-imposed targets to lower emissions by 2030 near…Read More

Liz Wells, March 4, 2024

Growing flock at Tolga Farm bucks WA trend

Tolga Farm is producing Certified Sustainable grain and lifting sheep numbers to show that lower inputs can co-exist with profitability in mixed farming. ..Read More

Liz Wells, February 21, 2024

Cargill launches SustainConnect for canola

Ahead of planting of the 2024-25 crop, Cargill is offering canola growers a $25/ha incentive for adhering to practises which lower carbon emissions. ..Read More

Liz Wells, February 12, 2024

Zero Net Emissions Ag CRC takes shape

The Federal Government has established the Zero Net Emissions Ag CRC with a contribution of $87M, making it the largest CRC in the program’s history…Read More

Grain Central, January 17, 2024

Govt opens ag consultation with net zero in sight

Consultation has opened on how the agriculture and land sectors can play a part in the Albanese Government’s economy-wide Net Zero 2050 Plan…Read More

Grain Central, November 8, 2023

Study points to opportunity for cheaper soil-carbon testing

University of Sydney researchers have found the use of satellite imagery, combined with proximal sensing on the ground, is the best method to reduce the cost of soil organic carbon testing…Read More

Grain Central, September 25, 2023

Fertilizer Australia hands white paper to govt

Fertilizer Australia has presented a white paper to the Federal Government which asks it to consider a subsidy for nitrogen inhibitors as a means of helping to reduce emissions without impacting agricultural productivity…Read More

Grain Central, September 21, 2023

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