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

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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

Project tag icon for Project summary: Capturing the value of carbon projects in rural landscapes

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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The Hon. Mick Veitch (Chair, AgriFutures Australia), Kelly Shotton (National Runner Up), The Hon. Julie Collins MP (Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry), Narelle Zanker (National Winner), Peta Ward (Managing Director, Westpac Regional Commercial & Agribusiness), Brianna Casey (Managing Director, AgriFutures Australia).

South Australian teacher-turned-farmer Narelle Zanker named 2026 National Winner, and Northern Territory pastoral innovator Kelly Shotton announced as National Runner Up

South Australia’s Narelle Zanker and Northern Territory’s Kelly Shotton have been recognised on the national stage for turning local challenges into innovative solutions.

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Article tag icon for From global research to paddock practice: Sam and Lachlan share key insights from IHSG PASTURE SEEDS / 02.09.26

From global research to paddock practice: Sam and Lachlan share key insights from IHSG

Through the AgriFutures Pasture Seeds Program travel bursary, Sam Croser and Lachlan Godson gained practical insights from leading seed growers, researchers and agronomists from around the world.

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Article tag icon for Closing the yield gap in red clover seed crops PASTURE SEEDS / 01.09.26

Closing the yield gap in red clover seed crops

Red clover seed crops may be producing considerably more seed than growers ultimately harvest. A survey of 16 commercial crops in Canterbury, New Zealand, found a substantial gap between seed yield potential and realised yield.

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25.08.26

How governance skills are helping rural leaders make a greater impact

Griffith-based farmer and industry leader Nathan Crowley is strengthening the governance skills needed to help shape the future of Australian agriculture.

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