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:

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Resources

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national challenges and opportunities

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

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Pictured (L-R): The Hon Fiona Simpson MP (Minister for Women and Women’s Economic Security) and Angie Nisbet (2026 Queensland State Winner).

Angie Nisbet wins Queensland AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Outback cattle producer and mum of three Angie Nisbet has been recognised for improving sun safety, awareness and preventative health outcomes in agriculture.

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Beekeeper checking honey bees and hives
ico HONEY BEE & POLLINATION / 18.03.26

Virus transmission put under the microscope to improve beekeepers’ access to oversees genetics

Experiments look to improve beekeepers’ ability to import desirable genetics, by understanding how deformed wing virus is transmitted from queen bees to eggs through drone semen.

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Thoroughbred horses program mares and foals, woman in paddock caring for horses
ico THOROUGHBRED HORSES / 13.03.26

Industry’s unsung heroes recognised as ATIEA shortlist revealed

The shortlist has been announced for the 2026 Australian Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (ATIEA), recognising the outstanding people who work across Australia’s thoroughbred breeding and racing sectors.

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ico EMERGING INDUSTRIES / 10.03.26

From fisheries to future industries: Meet AgriFutures’ new Senior Manager, Emerging Industries

AgriFutures Australia has welcomed Dr Jamin Forbes as its new Senior Manager, Emerging Industries, bringing deep experience across research, government, universities and research and development corporations to the organisation’s future‑focused portfolio.

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