close-icon
menu

Carbon, Sustainability

Eight-fold increase in carbon sequestration from land needed to reach net zero target

A new report by the Carbon Market Institute (CMI) and Westpac has revealed that Australia is expected to become one of the largest carbon credit producers in the world, but to get there will require a massive shift in land use.

Read More
ADVERTISEMENTS

Cattle, Carbon, Sustainability

Argentina’s new ‘carbon-neutral’ certification could help reduce livestock emissions – if it’s done right

In Argentina, where beef is a symbol of national pride, a government-led partnership has started certifying certain livestock as c...
Read More

Carbon, Sustainability

CBA launches farm emissions trial

A cohort of east coast farmers will become part of a pilot program spearheaded by the Commonwealth Bank to baseline their emission...
Read More

Cattle, Carbon, Sustainability

'Our dams are useless': How a carbon project transformed this Queensland property

When Carly and Grant Burnham of Bonnie Doone station in Monto, Queensland were issued 94,666 carbon credits worth $2.8 million, th...
Read More
Argentina’s new ‘carbon-neutral’ certification could help reduce livestock emissions – if it’s done right
An Argentinian government-led partnership has started certifying certain livestock as carbon neutral. It’s a big step, but getting the certification process right is crucial.
CBA launches farm emissions trial
A new trial by Commonwealth Bank and agtech provider Ruminati will help farmers baseline their carbon footprint and model new techniques to mitigate emissions.
'Our dams are useless': How a carbon project transformed this Queensland property
When Carly and Grant Burnham of Bonnie Doone were issued 94,666 carbon credits worth $2.8 million, they saw a 300% ROI. But the carrying capacity has made the biggest difference.
Food is the hot topic at the UN Climate Summit
More than 130 countries signed a declaration committing to make their food systems a focal point in national strategies to address climate change.
Why removing grazing animals from Australia’s arid lands for carbon credits is a bad idea
Carbon credits must be scrutinised – and none more so than credits for taking grazing animals off arid rangelands.
Why Australian ag is in global funds' sights
A panel of high level experts believes that Australia will be at the forefront of natural capital investments but needs to get the policy settings right.
Cargill makes new zero-deforestation pledge
The world's largest ag company has accelerated a commitment to eliminate deforestation from its direct and indirect supply chain of key row crops in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
How a Western NSW farmer retained his flock over the drought
When hit by drought, Garry Mooring usually would have to deeply cull or cut down scrub for feed. But thanks to GreenCollar he had feed and infrastructure.
McDonald's to launch new carbon baselining project
'Tassie to Townsville' trial will see the fast-food giant work with cattle farmers to understand carbon emissions and work on 'interventions'.

News that inspires, educates and celebrates life and work in regional Australia.

Click here to sign up to APlus News