Increasing involvement of the entire agricultural value chain in reducing GHG emissions

About the theme

Theme five of the Carbon Initiative Program aims to increase producer engagement and alignment of activities across the agricultural value-chain in relation to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, for example linking producer activities to those in processing, transport and retail.

Projects explore the business case for increased engagement for producers in the value chain as it relates to activities to reduce GHGE and identify practical opportunities to increase producer engagement with the value chain.

Projects include:

  • Accounting for Carbon
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Project summary: Capturing the value of carbon projects in rural landscapes

Working with key stakeholders in the carbon farming supply chain, the project’s core objective was to improve knowledge and practice in the carbon farming valuation sector.

Publication

Latest news and events

Goat fibre field day
ico Goat Fibre

Shining the light on goat fibre farming

The AgriFutures Goat Fibre Program is excited to announce its first on-farm field day, set to take place on Friday, April 11, 2025, near Violet Town, VIC. This event promises to be a day of discovery and learning for everyone, from industry veterans to newcomers alike.

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L-R: 2024 State Winner and National Finalist Kate Lamason, 2025 State Finalist Angie Nisbet, 2025 State Winner and National Finalist Nicole McNaughton, 2025 State Finalist Libby Cook-Black, and Qld RWA Alumni State Chair Ann Ross.
23.03.25

Nicole McNaughton wins Queensland AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Nicole McNaughton, CEO of the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN), has been awarded for her leadership in strengthening regional food and agribusiness industries.

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19.03.25

Sarah De Jonge wins Tasmanian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Sarah De Jonge won for her work on not-for-profit 1000 Hearts, a movement dedicated to spreading kindness and human connection through handmade fabric hearts.

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hay baler in paddock
ico NATIONAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES / 17.03.25

A new roadmap for the agriculture sector’s alternative energy transition

Industry representatives, government and a research consortium of industry experts are coming together to co-design a shared vision and roadmap to guide the energy transition for Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors.  

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