Carbon farming perceptions among landholders and local governments of Southern Queensland
Selling carbon credits is a new market in the Southern Queensland region. The Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) ran its first auction in 2015 and since...
Theme two of the Carbon Initiative Program aims to help understand whether it is practicable and economically viable to establish a carbon farming and carbon markets engagement scheme based on producers:
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Selling carbon credits is a new market in the Southern Queensland region. The Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) ran its first auction in 2015 and since...
This project aims to understand the needs and concerns of Southern Queensland farmers towards carbon farming and carbon markets.
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential for landholder collaboration to assist the adoption of carbon farming in Australia, while also taking account of the potential risks, barriers, and downsides of collaborative approaches.
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For James Meggitt, growing up on a rainbow trout farm planted the seed for his lifelong passion for aquaculture.
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When Jo Kelly first envisioned a $100 million Australian seaweed industry by 2025, expanding to $1.5 billion by 2040, it seemed like an ambitious dream for a sector that barely existed. Three years after receiving a Nuffield Scholarship supported by AgriFutures Australia, that vision is beginning to take shape – one innovative project, partnership and policy recommendation at a time.
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Seven remarkable women have been recognised for their contribution to rural Australia by being named national finalists of the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
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The AgriFutures Ginger Program continues to drive innovation and sustainability in the Australian ginger sector through targeted research, development and extension (RD&E). Recognising the maturity and scale of international ginger markets, the Australian industry has identified valuable opportunities to learn from global practices and apply these insights locally.
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