NBS2023 … It’s a wrap!
Yes, we were blessed to amass some wonderful experts and put together content never before seen at the Nature-Based Solutions Conference....
But WAIT, THERE’S MORE!
Another tranche of Soil Carbon Credits has been issued AND we'll have the project landholder at the Nature-Based Solutions Conference & Expo!...
New markets – it’s about choice! And the claim.
The carbon farming and biodiversity markets are just that – new markets. Nothing more. They trade in new products – CO2e, methane, biodiversity....
“What we do to the soil, we do to ourselves”
This is a quote from SOIL: the incredible story of what keeps the Earth, and us, healthy by Matthew Evans, our Gala Dinner speaker....
When considering carbon farming, look at your farm as a whole
As the sophistication of the new carbon markets grows, it’s important to plan for the future....
Can ACCUs be part of succession planning?
I have always thought that ACCUs could be part of a farming family's succession planning....
First large-scale numbers of Soil Carbon Credits issued!
After a huge effort over many years from farmers, advisors, and others, Soil Carbon Credits are a reality AT SCALE!...
Nature-based solutions – more than just carbon farming
Nature based solutions is repairing nature, fighting the biodiversity crisis, and, it's possible to earn an income doing it....
How are farmers being rewarded in the carbon markets?
With pressures from every direction, farmers need to be flexible and agile in finding income diversity. On day two we look at keeping agriculture profitable in the new carbon economy....
Making sense of the carbon farming market
“I’ve heard this NBS conference in Brisbane has an amazing lineup to explain it all. In plain English, too!”...
Spotlight on carbon farming accounting
Until now, income earnt from a ‘carbon farming’ activity has not been treated as primary producer income, which has restricted farmers' leverage with the income....
Spotlight on the Soil Carbon Method
We take a high-level look at the Soil Carbon Method - implementing a project requires quite a bit of detail....
Watching paddocks breathe?
David Rowlings, Associate Professor, QUT, and Ben Sawley of Agrimix will present a toolkit that is being developed that will be able to quantify changes in soil carbon in real-time....
Spotlight on integrity in the market
Regrow believes agriculture has the power to reverse climate change. Today we proudly introduce another Diamond sponsor. What can they tell us about integrity in the carbon market?...
Spotlight on agriculture innovators
What do leading agriculture innovators think of the carbon markets? We have lots of amazing agri-innovator speakers at the Inaugural Nature-Based Solutions Conference & Expo....
Carbon credits – you know you have to register first, right?
One of the messages yet to filter through to those wanting to earn a carbon credit is you have to register (or apply to register in the case of soil carbon) first!...
Could carbon credits be worth too much to inset?
I’ve spoken about the difference between going carbon neutral and selling carbon credits before... Now, Terry McCosker makes some great points about insetting – reducing emissions internally....
Keeping agriculture profitable in the new carbon economy
Where will carbon prices go? Is this a market I should know about? Where can I get expert information on all aspects to make an informed decision?...
Here comes the biodiversity market
The Nature Repair Market Bill has been introduced into Parliament – let’s get ahead of this new market with knowledge!...
Carbon farming for carbon trading – let’s focus on that which connects us
Many farmers are still skeptical about the carbon market, however it stems from a knowledge gap, rather than uncertainty about the market....
Spotlight on evolution in the soil carbon measurement space
As the carbon farming market evolves, new and innovative ways to break barriers to entry into the soil carbon space emerge....
Should farmers KEEP their credits?
Some groups say yes - here we look at earning credits vs carbon neutrality. Or why not both?...
Announcements, announcements!
Announcements, announcements… evolving the carbon farming and biodiversity preservation markets!...
Feel like you’re on a merry-go-round?
With so many different opinions on the carbon farming/trade market, you can trust CFA - we've been in this space since 2005....
Crediting nature? Has a nice ring to it!
Crediting nature - buzzwords at the moment are biodiversity payments, nature repair bill, & others, we’ll investigate these new market areas....
Soil carbon measurement problems? What problems?
Back in the old days we were informed by many that a soil carbon method could not be a reality as ‘you couldn’t measure it’....
Now they’re talking sense!
According to the article in The Land, Labor intends to put agriculture in all its major policy areas....
It’s not my fault! Said the carbon atom
Imagine you were a carbon atom (well you are, but bear with me). What would you say about our carbon climate challenge?...
Busy news week?
If last week is anything to go by, this year is going to be busy! Read about two important news events for Nature-Based Solutions....
HNY! Let’s hit the ground running!
I hope the break was peaceful and restful. Now, let’s get back to the business at hand. No time to lose....
Back to the future – here we come!
The Paris Agreement may not be perfect, but we should familiarize ourselves to be up to date. Take advantage of opportunity....
Announcing two new exciting events!
The inaugural NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS Conference & Expo will champion ALL solutions, like: 🌊 Blue Carbon🌳 Tree Carbon🌱 Agriculture🐸 AND of course, Biodiversity....
The tenth National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo – it’s a wrap!
It's a wrap, and by all accounts it was a triumph!...
Is the race to the lodge narrowing?
With the polls pointing to a Labor win, or a Labor/independents win, what is happening in the carbon market?...
Carbon Farming… it’s not ROCKET science!
We hear you: “It’s complex,” and “The rules are hard to understand”. So how do we protect the rights of Farmers?...
Industry leaders, Carbon Farming industry expansion, AND an election?
The 2022 election is 2 days prior to the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo - Matthew Warnken will explain the results no matter who wins....
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PODCAST: Secrets of the Soil 🌱
In an episode of 'Regen Ray' Milidoni's podcast Secrets of the Soils, I explain how CFA has been digging into soil carbon since 2005....
Other agencies – let’s talk about CSIRO and the NSW DPI
What role do other agencies play in Carbon Farming? Let’s talk about the CSIRO and the NSW DPI....
So, who are these expert Speakers we’ll hear from at the Conference?
Meet Speaker Brad Kerin, General Manager & Company Secretary of Carbon Market Institute....
Let’s talk about trees!
Trees, like the bees, are part of the essential fabric of the natural world....
OFF AND RUNNING: Democracy sausage here we come!
And so it was… At last, the election has been called for 21 May....
So, what is Radicle Balance?
Radicle Balance is both a concept and a company that seeks to balance People, Profit, and Planet....
What reminds you most of our connection to all things?
What reminds you most of our connection to all things? Ultimately, to what do we owe fertilisation, seed set, growth, and even carbon sequestration?...
Let’s get to know the Regulator!
Regulation is a key part of the Carbon Farming Market - to ensure the highest standards are maintained. But, who is our Clean Energy Regulator, and what do they do?...
Could farmers be forced to go carbon neutral?
What would protect farmers from mandatory carbon neutrality? And how could we turn it around, IN FAVOUR of Farmers?...
Spotlight on 🔦 the magic of Soil Carbon!
Carbon - the only product you can sell, while keeping the benefits on farm....
Would you like carbon credits with that? Or perhaps biodiversity credits?
Farmers are VIPs in the race to net-zero....
There’s a rumour going around…
YES, it’s TRUE. CFA has joined the Radicle Group....
Let’s get this straight: the truth about ERF changes
G’day, you may have seen some recent media about the ERF, and the percentage of the land that is to be ‘allowed’ in any Carbon Farming project....
🎄THREE xmas gifts in the Carbon Farming space!🎄
Xmas Carbon Farming! The 2021 Soil Carbon Method is here! The method is one of five ‘technology roadmap’ priorities. And an exciting launch!...
Australian Soil Carbon Method – Evolution Continues!
The 2021 Soil Carbon Method is available for public consultation now. It's time to review it and make your submissions if you have any....
Opportunity knocks? NEW DRAFT 2021 Soil Carbon Method released
This is a groundbreaking evolution of the 2018 Soil Carbon method. Remember, Australia is the ONLY country to deliver Paris Agreement compliant Soil Carbon credits. Let’s stay out the front!...
Announcing the inaugural Australian Soil Carbon Method Workshop
This workshop, bought to you by NSW DPI and the Soil Carbon Industry Group (SCIG) will identify solutions to unlock the value of soil carbon sequestration nationally through an intensive consultation session on the most recent draft of the 2021 Soil Carbon Method....
Is this market the best thing since sliced bread?? 🍞 (or Vegemite?)
New Tree Planting /biodiversity /Carbon Trading opportunity with govt's new pilot. If you're in Burnett-Mary QLD/Central West NSW/North Central VIC/NRM North TAS/Eyre Peninsula SA/South West WA......
Hold on to your hats, prices are rising!
Can you believe it? In his recent Press Club address, again, we have a PM spruiking ‘Soil Organic Carbon’ And its benefits. AND Minister Taylor has Soil Carbon Sampling costs in his sights....
100% Australian Carbon Offsets purchased for carbon neutrality
A recent announcement by ISPT, whose investors are some of Australia’s largest industry superannuation funds, confirmed that it had procured 100% ACCUs in offsetting its emissions to go ‘carbon neutral’....
Webinar 2 – choosing a Carbon Farming Method & steps to a project (Upper Campaspe Landcare)
A recording of the second webinar from Carbon Farmers of Australia with Upper Campaspe Landcare. Diving into the Tree Planting and Soil Carbon Method, along with 'aggregation'....
Webinar 1 – Carbon Farming basics (with Upper Campaspe Landcare)
Recording of the first webinar from Carbon Farmers of Australia with Upper Campaspe Landcare. Covering the carbon farming basics....
Fast Facts on the Government’s first Low Emissions Technology Statement.
Minister Taylor’s announcement represents a tremendous opportunity for Australia to leverage its international leadership position on soils....
Postman Pat would say, “It’s a RED LETTER day” for Soil Carbon!
What does this mean for Carbon Farming? Well, the Minister and others could be heard saying “soil carbon” so many times today my head started to spin!...
New Chapter in the Soil Carbon Industry Begins
This year’s annual Carbon Farming Industry Forum will see the emergence of the new Soil Carbon Taskforce under the Carbon Market Institute (CMI) umbrella....
Will demand for Carbon Credits be driven by duty of care?
In recent news Katta O’Donnell has filed a legal claim against the Australian government over its failure to disclose the risks posed by climate change....
IS THERE A PULSE? Breathing life back into Carbon Farming and Trade
Well, the SECOND Trade in Soil Carbon Credits occurred – another FIRST for Australia/the world. AND the First Soil Carbon Project for Tasmania was announced....
GOOD NEWS! Carbon Farming & Trading Continues, despite uncertain times
While the price of carbon HAS declined in the Secondary (non-Government) sector, up until this week it was still possible to get $16.50 for a tonne of CO2e. Which is still way higher than the $10 many received in previous auctions....
What, another elephant in the room??? 🐘 And it’s only January…
Future climate ADAPTATION will not be possible, without MITIGATION now. We must first take out the legacy load....
Ho Ho Ho 🎅 and a Carbon Credit Xmas 🎄to you all!
What did we achieve this year? What's coming around the corner? Will demand for Carbon Credits keep increasing? (hint... yes!)...
How can I use my Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) – let me count the ways
Apart from an ACCU being 1 tonne of CO2e either ‘sequestered’ or ‘not emitted’. An ACCU is a Financial Product, which can be earnt and sold or kept – as the owner wishes....
To go carbon neutral, 🌿or earn a carbon credit, 💲 that is the (current) question
Right up front I will say that I believe earning a Carbon Credit is better for Farmers/Farming and the climate in general....
Who will buy your carbon credits?
Buyers are contacting me for Supply of Credits – Demand is there. I wish I had more!...
What does your Carbon Farming journey look like?
Here we are, one month after the BIGGEST Carbon Farming Conference and Expo ever! Yep, that was exhausting, but exhilarating also. Thank you for all the kind words and support. Yep, just about over it now, and we’ve got WORK to do! Let’s get on with it… Let’s prove that Farmers are the heroe...
We came, we learnt, we laughed, we cried at the 2019 National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo!
OMG, that was BIG. Bigger than ever before. Very close to 400 souls came together in Albury a fortnight ago. Every event had well over 130 people to it. Our Carbon Cocky Awards rewarded some excellent Farmers doing extraordinary things. And the Gala Dinner was a hoot! See the gallery here. W...
📣 Event spotlight! 📣 The National Carbon Cocky Awards Gala Dinner
Tuesday 6 August The Commercial Club Auditorium, Albury The Soil Management Systems Carbon Cocky Awards Gala Dinner is THE social event of the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo. It’s a relaxing and entertaining awards night where we celebrate the Leaders and Achievers in the...
📣 Speaker highlight! 📣 Meet Ramji Bhattarai
Ramji Prasad Bhattarai is Director of our sister company Carbon Farmers of Nepal (CFN). Ramji’s going to explain how we’re working with Nepali farmers under the Gold Standard to create Carbon Credits for Agroforestry. How the Moringa Tree can bring multiple benefits to Nepal and ...
📣 Event spotlight! 📣 Join us for the Half Day Carbon Farming Field Trip!
Monday 5 August TAFE NSW National Environment Centre This Field Trip kicks off the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo 4 day event. The Half Day Carbon Farming Field Trip is your chance to see Carbon Farming technology in action, at the TAFE NSW National Environment Centre, Thurgoon...
📣 Event spotlight! 📣 See over 30 industry expert exhibitors at the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo
Tuesday 6 & Wednesday 7 August Albury Entertainment Centre Just one part of the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo 4 day event, the 2 Day Expo is your chance to talk to over 30 industry expert exhibitors and ask them all the thorny questions. Network with speakers, other delega...
📣 Speaker (& Moderator) highlight! 📣 Meet Khory Hancock
Khory Hancock is an Australian Environmental Scientist. Khory grew up on a cattle station on Carnarvon Gorge in central Queensland. Growing up in this remote and ecologically diverse area gave him a genuine, lifelong interest in and passion for practical management in relation to the environ...
📣 Speakers program 📣 announced for National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo
Hi! I hope you’ve been enjoying our ‘spotlights’ on our speakers and are suitably impressed with the lineup. I’ve scoured the Nation for the best 🙂 The National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo is shaping up to be an amazing experience for all, with more than 30 Exhibitors, hal...
NSW Gov Conference drought assistance refused; benefactor found! 🍻 🌏
Now all Australian farmers can attend the Conference educational events half price! As reported in our recent newsletter, CFA was applying for pre-approval for the conference to be eligible for Farmers in NSW to receive RAA drought assistance for Training. We’ve been informed that this has been r...
📣 Speaker highlight! 📣 Meet Cara Stitzlein
In the weeks leading up to the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo we’ll give you a preview of some of the talented people that make up our speakers! Cara Stitzlein has a background in Cognitive Engineering, and is a Postdoctoral Fellow with the CSIRO. On day 1 of the ...
📣 Speaker highlight! 📣 Meet Matthew Warnken
In the weeks leading up to the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo we’ll give you a preview of some of the talented people that make up our speakers! Matthew Warnken is founder and Managing Director of AgriProve, Australia’s first one-stop-shop for soil carbon under ...
Subsidies may be available for NSW Farmers to attend the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo!
And now for some great news: It has come to our attention that there is a NSW Drought Assistance program that could mean Farmers get up to 50% reimbursement for the cost of attending ALL the events of the Conference AND up to 50% of the cost of travel and accommodation. The potential [...
To go Carbon Neutral, or to earn a Carbon Credit?
Did you see ABC Landline this week? Large cattle company NAPCO has gone Carbon Neutral! Isn’t that great – I think I read that NAPCO’s carbon footprint was around 300,000 tons CO2e a year – they are the big guys! I will be nominating them in the Carbon Cocky Awards for sure fo...
Time for a Carbon Farming Quiz!
Judging from my conversations over the last few days there are many misunderstandings about the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) and how it relates to OTHER opportunities in the Carbon Farming and Trading space. The ERF is NOT the only game in town. It’s up to us to open our minds to other opportuni...
I’ve heard about this Carbon Job… MAYBE THERE’S SOMETHING IN IT!
But what is a Carbon Project Developer, and, do I need one? Many people call me with regards to the ‘Carbon Job’ and what it can mean to them. There is now sufficient information and success around the fledgling industry that the ‘early adopters’ are interested. But questions abound ...
AND SO IT WAS… Coalition Wins 2019 Election. Carbon Farming and Carbon Trade set to Continue and Grow
The results are in – A narrow Coalition win or minority Government. Now let’s get on with it. Carbon Farming for Trade is an established business that will grow whoever is in power. The worldwide issues around Climate Change and the win/win of Carbon Farming and Regenerative Farming will en...
Spotlight on the CARBON FARMING 101 WORKSHOP
The Carbon Farming 101 half day seminar is the SECOND in our 6 EVENT extravaganza over the 4 days. (See all events here) Many of you register for Carbon 101, as you can attend the half day Field Trip (more on this program soon) and then hightail it over to The Commercial Club where […]...
HURRY! Early Bird registration closes this Friday!!
This conference will give you the decision tools you need to drive your carbon farming / regenerative agriculture efforts into the profit zone – the price of carbon is increasing! There is nowhere else to get the information contained in this 4 day event. It is the education, not the t...
HEAR YE, HEAR YE! Opportunity knocks!!
Calling all Landcare, Natural Resource Management and other Farming Support groups! Q: What has Farmers as members, a vision for Carbon or Regenerative Farming, and an entrepreneurial bent for engaging with exciting NEW Markets for the diversification of farming income? A: Farming groups inte...
The TREE OF LIFE – Ancient symbol, modern meaning
Connector of all How often do you see someone with a Tree of Life pendant? Beautiful renditions of an ancient symbol with many meanings to different religions – but at the very core, a tree. The Tree of Life represents harmony, unity and ultimately the connection between Heaven and Eart...
NOW THEY’RE STEALING MY HEADLINES!
I’VE WAITED A LONG TIME, BUT THE HEADLINE FINALLY CAME. It was in last weeks The Land, the newspaper read by most Farmers. “Carbon Farming Set to become Mainstream” YAY. IF ITS IN THE LAND, ITS OFFICIAL. It was a report on the Soil Carbon Credits which have been issued – which we reporte...
HAIL, HEROES OF THE LAND – 2019 NATIONAL CARBON COCKY AWARDS DECLARED OPEN!
You know, it’s often a long and lonely road to becoming a Carbon Farmer for the Regeneration of our Farms and other Lands. Convention has not been your friend – many will let you know… ‘Just put more on, mate’ is something heard in the past. ‘Suck it up’ – another wonderful A...
Welcome to the Brave New World… Beyond the Emissions Reduction Fund
After the excitement of last week and the first Paris – compliant Soil Carbon Credits being issued and sold in the first day, we have received many enquiries about the Soil Carbon Method. Rest assured, we’ll go into detail at the conference (particularly in the Advanced Workshop on 8...
THE WORLD’S FIRST SOIL CARBON CREDITS ISSUED – & SOLD ON THE SAME DAY!
AND, they are AUSTRALIAN CARBON CREDIT UNITS (ACCU’S) HOORAY! YES, in a classic ‘it won’t happen over night, but it will happen’, yesterday I had the privilege of attending, speaking at, and congratulating the team at the ceremony where the first Australian SOIL CARBON Credits were is...
Back to the Future!
Thank you for the huge interest in, and great feedback for, the Soil Carbon ebook. I feel the Soil is in safe hands with the caring Farmers out there! We’ll return often to the Soil here and at the Conference, to answer the question – How do we increase the Carbon in our Soils? – […]...
Here’s Your Chance to Own The ‘No Holds Barred’ Companion Volume to the Carbon Farming Handbook!
Many moons ago, Carbon Farmers of Australia were lobbyists for Soil Carbon, and for Farmers being paid to increase it, for the well-known (even then) co-benefits of improved water holding retention, improved structure and productivity. We just added “And meet an Upcoming Carbon Market”. But, the...
Registrations are now OPEN for the 2019 Carbon Farming Conference & Expo
Registrations are NOW OPEN for the National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo 2019 in Albury NSW from 5 – 8 August Register Now! Welcome to 2019 ~The Year of the Professional Carbon Farmer (for Regenerative Agriculture) The changing climate demands we change our ways. We must withst...
All I want for Christmas is…
Gotta love this time of year eh? Everyone wants everything yesterday, hefty decisions required around presents, hams, salads,who’s buying the grog and ‘who is going where?’ for xmas day! Who needs the stress, right? While I’m tempted to do a ‘BA HUMBUG’ on xmas sometimes, it important to...
HALLELUJAH! HAVE YOU SEEN THE HEADLINES?
Farmers are the HEROES of the Low Carbon Economy “It has been reported that Farmers hold the key to lowering carbon emissions and storing carbon in trees and soils. As stewards of 65% of the Land Mass, Farmers now have the dual role of providing food and fibre AND lowering greenhouse gas em...
But wait, THERE’S MORE!!
So, we know Farmers are Heroes of the Climate Mitigation Solution using our soils, vegetation and crops, and we know that our domesticated grass eaters are our co-creators of this New Farming win/win Paradigm. We know that others are taking notice — Many ‘Regenerative Agriculture’ groups are t...
WELL, actually, the Best Environmentalist is any herding/grass eating animal…
The cow is an easily understood animal – or should I say misunderstood animal? After all, if we all eat no meat, we’ll have less emissions from those dastardly cow ‘methane machines’, and those dreadful hoofs will stop degrading the land, right? Now I know there are many people ...
THE BEST ENVIRONMENTALIST I KNOW IS A COW
A subscriber of ours sent us the piece below – it’s a different perspective on why cows [and indeed, any herding or grass eating animals] just may be the best environmentalists. BY Vineet Sahai (New Delhi, India) No creation on earth exhales oxygen except Cow. Only cow has 4 stomach/cha...
So what’s the elephant in the room?
And G’day to all the ‘Carbon Farming Artists’ out there. I had much furious agreement with that posture – and many great comments about the Carbon Farming Handbook – please feel free to ask for one by return email if you didn’t get your copy! Back to the future: What...
The Art of Carbon Farming for Regenerative Agriculture
Yes, you read correctly – the ART of Carbon Farming. I know, I know, it relies on the ‘science’ of the soil and farming. It is well known that more carbon in the soil will improve water holding capacity and soil structure – those wonderful ‘co-benefits’ of being a carbon farme...
UPDATE: The National Carbon Farming Conference & Expo will be held in 5 – 8 AUGUST 2019, ALBURY NSW
Because IT’S TIME. For too long the role of Farmers in lowering emissions and storing carbon has gone unsung. Beset with difficulties, roadblocks and over-complications. Yet, the market for soil carbon, tree carbon and reduction in methane and CO2 on farm has opened. It’s HERE. This is...
Making the most of the Low Carbon Economy in Regional Australia – Lets keep it up.
Good Afternoon! Couldn’t help putting ‘pen to paper’ as there is so much to celebrate as Regional Australia takes its rightful place in the new Carbon Economy. Gave me a happy feeling! There is probably much more – let me know how you are entering this new space. We are natur...
How can I earn a Carbon Credit – Let me count the ways!
So, In the beginning, there was the ‘CFI’ or Carbon Farming Initiative. Only the LAND sector could earn carbon credits. Early adopters took this advantage, and dollars were earned. $250 Million of them! Where is your share of $2.55 billion? NOW, the monk has been to the mounta...
WELL, THE RACE IS ON! Farmers vs Qantas
Hello! What race? What race is on? Well, I’m just back from the Carbon Conference in Melbourne and I’ve got a real sense of urgency for farmers. Why? Because I’ve been rubbing shoulders with the likes of Qantas and Telstra – Who, by the way, are now your competitors. How can Qantas b...
More innovation around ‘soil business’ The journey continues
As the interest in the soil, its function in climate change mitigation and the role soil carbon can play in mitigation rises, more innovation comes forward. In this article, we have a couple of great things happening: 1. Farmers in the Tweed Valley have started the journey to understand soil...
When I wish upon a star………..
Ahhh……… Disney – How could it be that you made me so happy in my childhood, and now, after all these years, are doing the same again! Not sure how many of you were bought up in the Disney era – Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Scrooge , Pluto, Daffy and all ...
Gold Standard ‘gets with’ the carbon farming agenda!
So, here is the highly respected ‘Gold Standard’ venturing into the land sector!! Here is the piece from the recent V Carbon news “As the Gold Standard expands away from its traditional focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency into forestry and land use, the stan...
Deep Soil Carbon 5 times more than before!
Now, for our side of the ‘soil carbon can’t do it’ issue! See other recent blogs for more……. A joint Australian-UK study has found that deep soils store up to five times more carbon than previously thought.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-03/nrn-dist-deep-soil...
Insurance industry knows climate change is here!
Yes, the insurance industry is hurting! Click here for latest figures. These are the first effects of climate change. COST, COST and more COST! How long can Governments and business ignore this? How long before you won’t be able to insure against it? How long before it sends...
Something has changed in the world of climate change!
Was is ever likely that Governments could truly lead on climate change – Truly give us the requirements rooted in the real world to act in time, and in a way which would benefit the most? The article header reads “Corporate world forced to lead on climate ch...
Blaming soil carbon for N2O emissions?
There is a movement afoot to blame soil carbon for nitrous oxide emissions from soils. You might have read this somewhere recently: “The carbon (organic matter) content of a soil is a major driving factor in the amount of N2O it can emit. Farming systems that produce large amounts of carbon, e...
Look out for Outliers! They prove it!
We have identified a list of “high performance” soil carbon managers who have demonstrated a potential well beyond the average. These ‘outliers’ present a challenge for the conventional estimation of the potential of Australian soils to sequester carbon. If these outlie...
Question: Who Said “Soil is Your Future” around 1954? Answer: The Rotary Club of Toowoomba!
That’s right. Back 58 years ago, it was felt a civic duty to assist farmers to understand how to protect our soils. Soil erosion from overstocking and poor management was already a problem, and it was considered a serious threat. This is amazing. When did the wisdom disappear? We ‘got r...
Truckie from Dubbo leads the world on Carbon Cuts?
OK, so Steve Fieldus is an unlikely contender for Greenie of the Year. He runs 11 bulk haulage trucks out of Dubbo, and has a tattoo of his favourite one on his bicep. But this quietly spoken ‘truckin’ man from north Dubbo NSW now runs the only carbon neutral fleet on the planet!&nb...
The Opportunity For Farmers In The Soil
How much would you pay the people who could solve this problem? Soil carbon is the active agent in the process that made human life possible, according to the Soils For Life Report: Innovations for Regenerative Landscape Management: Case studies of regenerative land management in practice.&nbs...
Public risk perceptions and responses to climate change
A recently published joint study of Australian and British perceptions and feelings on climate change is very interesting. Here are the main three – although please read the whole study in the link below. Despite dramatic differences in geographic regions, climate, climate change exposure, and...