As the world races to meet net-zero targets, emissions from all industrial sectors must be reduced more urgently than ever. Agriculture is an important area of focus asit contributesup to 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
There was some excitement in the AuctionsPlus office this week, when it was realised that an assessment in Friday’s Keith Merino Breeders Association Off Shears Sale, was lucky number 10 million.
Australia's beef exports to Korea near tariff trigger limit, impacting competitiveness against U.S. beef; demand rises amid Korean holidays and celebrity endorsements.
Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced an additional $32.7 million for the transition support package for the phase out of live sheep exports by sea during a visit to Western Australia on Tuesday.
Three months after the legislation to end live sheep exports by sea came into effect, Sheep Producers Australia CEO Bonnie Skinner says the industry and farmers remain in the dark about the government’s transition plans and funding package details.
While many farmers are taking steps to reduce emissions, under-reporting of coal and gas emissions could be derailing Australia's progress on cutting climate pollution.
