Theme one of the Carbon Initiative Program aims to deliver 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.
All the projects are based on carbon capture or greenhouse gas emissions reduction potential, excellence in innovation and feasibility.
Projects include:
Scaled offshore marine permaculture to grow seaweeds is widely recognised as an emerging sector with large potential to meet a range of environmental objectives. Many...
For Australia to transform the economics of soil carbon projects for Australian farmers, and rapidly scale the adoption of regenerative practices, the cost of baselining...
Founder and Executive Director Dr Brian von Herzen said like leaves falling from a tree, seaweeds constantly shed a portion of their biomass during growth meaning carbon can be sequestered naturally.
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This project demonstrated the potential of deep ocean carbon sequestration through macroalgae and explained how it can serve as an economical and effective source of blue (coastal and marine) carbon removal.
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This project aimed to demonstrate the capacity of remote hyperspectral remote sensing via satellite and advanced machine learningbased approaches to overcome the prohibitively high costs of soil sampling.
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South Australian grape grower and Managing Director of Perennial Australia, Oli Madgett explores reducing the cost of measurement, which can be as high as $20-$30 per hectare and how pivotal it is to encourage farmers and landholders to become involved in storing carbon in soil.
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This project aimed to provide foundational, proof-of-concept evidence of the methane-reducing properties of Australian freshwater plants and algae, similar to the benefits seen when feeding cattle Asparagopsis taxiformis (red seaweed).
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This project investigated three soil carbon auditing methods to compare their relative cost and uncertainty to inform the carbon market under which scenarios each is applicable, and which will maximise carbon farming profitability.
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Rice Rice Breeding Australia Ltd. (RBA), a joint venture between AgriFutures Australia, SunRice Group and the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia (RGA), have announced plans to construct state-of-the-art breeding facilities in the Riverina region of NSW.
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NATIONAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES / 27.11.24 The latest results from the Community Trust in Rural Industries program shows community support for Australia’s rural industries and the value they bring to our society is at its highest level since the program began in 2019.
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Applications for the 2025 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship are now open.
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EMERGING INDUSTRIES / 25.11.24 Australian native stingless bees are vital for pollinating many of the country’s unique native plants, but these bees may be facing challenges due to rising temperatures. Recognising the important role these bees play in the ecosystem, an AgriFutures Australia Business Innovation Grant supported Ann Ross and her team at Hive Haven to develop an innovative solution: the Hive Haven V10.
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