Free greenhouse gas emission profiles for farmers

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Farmers in the Hills and Fleurieu region have a chance to learn more about how much greenhouse gas their farms produce, giving them more power to manage their carbon footprint and leverage opportunities in the market.

Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu is offering a free emissions profile, worth $2000, to eligible farmers in the region and is now calling for applications.

John Butler, Climate-ready Agriculture Coordinator at Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu explained how the program will benefit farmers.

“Now, more than ever, understanding and managing emissions is critical. As climate commitments from governments, corporations, and banks intensify, farmers will need to measure and manage their carbon footprint to meet regulatory and market expectations.

“This is a great program because it helps kick-start the process for farmers. The first step is measuring emissions, because you can't manage what you don't measure,” he said.

The emissions profile will provide crucial data on the farm's greenhouse gas emissions from sources like livestock, fertilisers, and fuel usage.

““Farmers who join the program will get a detailed report about their emissions and will have a head start in managing them. The data will also be used to contribute to a regional profile, which will inform the development of strategies to manage greenhouse gas emissions across the whole region.

Willow Creek beef farmer Derek Walter participated in a pilot program to get an emissions profile of his 150-hectare farm and found it beneficial.

“We wanted to be involved because we don't know what our future customers will want from our production system. We believe that the more data we have, the better, so this program has been very useful," he said.

“With major food companies, banks, and insurers committing to net-zero emissions by 2050, engaging in carbon accounting is becoming an unavoidable aspect of farm business management, so this is a great opportunity to get on the front foot,” John added.

To learn more, check eligibility and complete an application form, visit our webpage.

Free greenhouse gas emission profiles for farmers
Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu is offering a free emissions audit (valued at $2000) to eligible farmers in the region.

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