Carbon

Govt proposes significant changes to new carbon methodology

The carbon industry has been thrown into limbo in the past week, as the Federal Government proposes significant changes to a new methodology it has been working on more than three years…Read More

Eric Barker, 18/03/2024

In a landscape of climate change, what is the issue with soil carbon?

Debate is raging about the legitimacy of the new soil carbon industry after a handful of Australian producers broke new ground last year with large-scale issuances of soil carbon credits…Read More

Eric Barker, 12/03/2024

How gathering soil carbon data is setting the Archers up for the future

One of Australia’s soil carbon pioneers says he is hoping a comprehensive dataset being gathered on the grazing operation will help with future environmental market opportunities…Read More

Eric Barker, 08/03/2024

Carbon industry expecting new Integrated Farm Method this year

A new carbon farming methodology, which allows project holders to stack several projects on one piece of land, is expected to roll out later this year – after several years in development…Read More

Eric Barker, 06/03/2024

One fundamental change in focus is needed to build soil carbon

Australia’s soil carbon industry had a breakthrough year last year with credits starting to flow to projects. Against that backdrop some thorough discussions were had this week on what is needed to start a project…Read More

Eric Barker, 29/02/2024

Climate targets present opportunities for ag, Wilmot field day hears + PHOTOS

As the Australian Government continues to pursue ambitious targets to reduce emissions, one of the countries biggest agricultural investors has called for the industry to embrace the changes ahead and look for the opportunities a low emissions economy may provide…Read More

Eric Barker, 28/02/2024

Govt announces $54m in climate-smart ag grants

The Albanese Government has today announced two grant rounds worth $54 million will open tomorrow under the Government’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Program…Read More

Beef Central, 21/02/2024

First cross-sectoral carbon accounting engine gets beta-launch

A definitive online carbon calculation tool for Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors was launched in Perth today. The tool, known as the Ag Innovation Australia Environmental Accounting Platform is the first of its kind, enabling the calculation of a carbon footprint at a commodity, enterprise and whole of business level…Read More

Beef Central, 20/02/2024

Ag net zero plan sees major push for ‘climate neutral’ recognition

Agricultural groups have made a big push for recognition of the short-lived nature of livestock methane emissions in the Federal Government’s main climate-related target…Read More

Eric Barker, 15/02/2024

Expanded carbon calculator for lotfeeders and goat producers

Meat & Livestock Australia has launched an updated version of its online, web-based greenhouse gas calculator, for use by lotfeeders and goat producers…Read More

Beef Central, 14/02/2024

Carbon markets: what is likely to drive prices in 2024

Australia’s carbon market has started this year stronger than it finished last year, with average prices going above $35 for the first time since June…Read More

Eric Barker, 31/01/2024

2024 “a pivotal year” for asparagopsis industry, FutureFeed

The developer of methane reducing feed additive, asparagopsis, has outlined its priorities for 2024 – with a focus on generating value out for producers using the product…Read More

Beef Central, 30/01/2024

More Carbon News

    Get Beef Central's news headlines emailed to you -
    FREE!