A new report anticipates Australia will become one of the largest carbon credit producers in the world, but to get there will require a massive shift in land use.
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.
A 50-farm pilot program conducted by Commonwealth Bank has successfully onboarded producers to the Ruminati emissions calculator, with participants saying they want to explore deeper options for abatement.
WA grains farmer Bob Nixon says corporations buying up farmland and planting ‘fence to fence’ for carbon credits may not necessarily be a drag on the farming industry. His comments come as 'hundreds of hundreds of millions' will be looking for 'natural capital' opportunities in Australian ag.
A new trial by Commonwealth Bank and agtech provider Ruminati will help farmers baseline their carbon footprint and model new techniques to mitigate emissions.
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.
