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

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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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Australian grown coffee goes global

Australian grown coffee is gaining serious momentum, as global supply pressures intensify and demand for high quality, traceable beans continues to rise.

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Military veteran Amy Vickers wins 2026 Tasmanian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Providing tailored, compassionate support for women transitioning out of service has seen Military veteran Amy Vickers of Well Beyond Services named 2026 Tasmanian AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. 

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Applications open for the 2026 Les Young Scholarship – an international opportunity for emerging Thoroughbred professionals 

Continuing Les Young’s legacy of mentoring the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry’s next generation, the Les Young Scholarship builds skills through international study and hands-on experience.

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Regional space pioneer Angela Teale wins 2026 Western Australia AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award

Regional space pioneer Angela Teale has been recognised for her commitment to opening up STEM opportunities for women in regional Western Australia.

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