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....
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....
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....
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?...
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....
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!...
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....
The inaugural NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS Conference & Expo will champion ALL solutions, like: 🌊 Blue Carbon🌳 Tree Carbon🌱 Agriculture🐸 AND of course, Biodiversity....
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What reminds you most of our connection to all things? Ultimately, to what do we owe fertilisation, seed set, growth, and even carbon sequestration?...
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?...
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!...
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....
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......
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....
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’....
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'....
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!...
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 [...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 […]...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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? – […]...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...