Getting started with carbon farming - free workshops

Carbon farming is a term we're starting to hear more and more. The concept can seem daunting at first, but when broken down, it’s simply about adapting farming practices to reduce emissions and/or sequester (or store) carbon in the soil or vegetation.

Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu is offering farmers the chance to learn about carbon farming and how it can enhance sustainability and productivity, while meeting emerging market demands.

“Through a series of free workshops, we’ll look at how carbon farming can improve farm sustainability and productivity, while also preparing farmers to meet future emission reporting required by banks, markets and insurers,” said Bonnie Armour, Carbon Farming Officer at Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu.

“We’ll also cover the carbon and nitrogen cycles that contribute to your emissions, how these can affect your production, and steps you can take to reduce them.

"These sessions create a supportive space, where farmers can build confidence in managing emissions and using emissions calculators, as well as improving farm sustainability."

"Sustainable farming practices, including carbon farming, are essential. There are opportunities out there for farms to understand and reduce their carbon footprint, potentially diversify their income, all while improving the land for future generations,” said Ms Armour.

Find out more about the workshops here.

Workshop dates (more to be announced)

• 20 March (5-8.30pm) Yankalilla
• 3 April (5-8.30pm) – Ashbourne
• 15 May (7.30-9.30pm) – Clarendon

Breaking through the jargon

• Carbon farming involves land management practices that reduce farm emissions and capture and store carbon in vegetation and soil to help mitigate climate change.
• Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
• Emissions reduction is about actions taken to decrease the amount of emissions produced, typically through energy efficiency, renewable energy, or reduced consumption.

This project is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program.