Carbon Initiative Program
About the program
The Carbon Initiative Program is a $2 million investment across 15 projects to explore novel approaches to carbon storage, greenhouse gas emission reduction and emission avoidance, as well as methods to drive awareness, overcome barriers and develop market pathways for farmers, fishers and foresters.
Each of the 15 projects have been grouped into the below six themes:
- Innovative and novel solutions (e.g. Technologies and practices) for storing carbon or reducing or avoiding greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture, fisheries or forestry businesses
- Evaluation of cooperative models under a carbon market as a method of increased engagement and uptake by producers, including exploring new or augmented approaches
- Market development pathways for producers—from identifying policy and regulatory barriers, to exploring new models and corporate partnerships e.g. Evolving consumer and retailer expectations and corporate, social and governance (CSG) responsibilities
- Novel approaches to identifying, developing and commercialising co-benefits from carbon farming for income diversification
- Increasing producer engagement and alignment of activities across the agricultural value chain in relation to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Partnership opportunities for AgriFutures Australia to invest in existing projects and initiatives that directly impact agriculture, fisheries and forestry producers’ knowledge and/ or capacity to manage carbon in their business.
Research Findings
Cooperative models to encourage smaller producers to enter the carbon market
Find out moreIdentifying barriers to carbon farming and finding solutions
Find out moreDeveloping and decarbonisation co-benefits from carbon farming activities
Find out moreIncreasing involvement of the entire agricultural value chain in reducing GHG emissions
Find out morePartnership opportunities for AgriFutures Australia in existing projects.
Find out moreEmerging Industries
Consumer trials to juice up Australia’s jackfruit industry
In a bid to grow the emerging Australian jackfruit industry, researchers in the Northern Territory are collaborating with food processors and major retailers to develop ready-to-eat jackfruit products. This initiative aims to introduce innovative, value-added jackfruit options to the Australian market and capitalise on rising consumer interest in plant-based and tropical foods.
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EMERGING INDUSTRIES / 09.10.24
Berry good news: Tissue culture technology giving pomegranate and red babyberry industry a growth spurt!
From the refreshing bursts of sweet-tart juice in the pomegranate’s jewel-like arils to the juicy, flavorful flesh of the red bayberry, these fruits are true treasures, packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Despite their delightful flavour and immense health benefits, both industries are still in their infancy.
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GINGER / 08.10.24
Nine research projects that will supercharge Australia’s ginger industry
The AgriFutures Ginger Program invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) that aims to support a sustainable, growing and prosperous industry. The Program has nine research projects currently underway.
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04.10.24
These rural women took the leap with their business ideas. Now they’re encouraging others to do the same
A city girl that fell in love with rural communities, Olga Davis grew up in Kazakhstan before moving to Australia eight years ago. Her husband is from regional Victoria and the pair decided to move back after spending lockdown in Melbourne during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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