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Carbon Initiative Program
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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
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Cooperative models to encourage smaller producers to enter the carbon market
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Identifying barriers to carbon farming and finding solutions
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Developing and decarbonisation co-benefits from carbon farming activities
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Increasing involvement of the entire agricultural value chain in reducing GHG emissions
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Partnership opportunities for AgriFutures Australia in existing projects.
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Budding cotton scientist set on creating a crop that can cop heat-stress
From a concrete jungle to a cotton field, Georgie Oldham, has been working hard to transplant her urban roots into the rich soils of the NSW Northern Tablelands.
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EMERGING INDUSTRIES / 25.07.24
Essential tools and proactive biosecurity measures for sustainable Sea Cucumber industry growth
Sea cucumbers, small marine animals found on the seafloor, are characterised by elongated, soft bodies and a leathery texture, resembling the shape of a cucumber. Sea cucumbers are also sought after for their medicinal properties and health benefits.
4 min read
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CHICKEN MEAT / 23.07.24
New workforce strategy for Australia’s $8 billion+ chicken meat industry
Today marks the release of the first workforce strategy for Australia’s chicken meat industry, developed by AgriFutures Australia in conjunction with the Australian Chicken Meat Federation (ACMF)
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NATIONAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES / 22.07.24
‘One-size-fits-all will no longer suffice’: AgriFutures Australia reveals new revenue opportunities for rural industries
This landmark piece of research highlights the importance of tailored support and investments, ensuring that every unique sector can thrive amid a rapidly changing agricultural landscape.
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