Theme three of the Carbon Initiative Program aims to deliver 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.
Projects explored the capacity to deliver practical information outlining what the future trends are, identify strategies and changes required to keep pace with expectations and provide practical case studies of how to achieve change, including what success looks like.
Projects include:
The project examined the complex, net zero-driven market dynamics that are beginning to act on Australian agriculture and recommended actionable pathways for producers to enhance the competitive positioning of their businesses.
Publication
This project analysed the threats and opportunities for the agriculture sector in relation to net zero emissions targets and developed an online decision making tool for producers to help them navigate opportunities and find the right one for their business and risk appetite.
Publication
Despite often feeling like an ‘alien’ to the world of agriculture, Melbourne man Arran Herburgh has positioned himself well to become a trailblazing livestock vet set to reshape the industry.
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EXPORT FODDER / 22.11.24 Australia’s export oaten fodder industry is worth approximately half a billion dollars a year thanks to a booming export market, injecting a strong financial return into growers’ businesses. Behind the success of these markets are research, development and extension projects that safeguard this sector and support its future sustainability and expansion.
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TEA TREE OIL / 20.11.24 A new co-funded industry project aims to use nanotechnology to develop a tea tree oil biopesticide that provides prolonged, safe and residue-free flystrike protection for sheep.
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CHICKEN MEAT / 15.11.24 The prestigious Gary Sansom Scholarship aims to uncover future chicken meat industry leaders and champion important research working to boost the productivity and sustainability of chicken meat production.
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