New income streams for farmers

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Australian farmers stand to gain new income streams from a range of carbon offsets, after a long campaign by the Carbon Coalition. The Government’s Carbon Farming legislation could see farmers paid for managing soils, vegetation, fertiliser, pasture and manure. We need an industry association now because:

  • Lobbying is critical now to make sure the law protects carbon farmers.
  • We need resources to continue to push for the opportunities in carbon credits.
  • Farmers need a truly independent source of advice – by farmers, for farmers.
 The Carbon Farming & Trading Association offers the following benefits for members: 
  • Lobbying for members’ access to carbon markets through a range of offsets, including soil carbon, methane, nitrogen emissions and others. Infomation on contracts, risks and likely returns. 
  • Education and training to maximise the business opportunities and assist in risk management in trading. 
  • Quarterly magazine – The Carbon Farmer – The Journal of Natural Farming.
  • Regular newsletter – Carbon Farming News – to alert members to opportunities. 
  • Ethical trading services – Soil Carbon Baselining, Aggregation, Sub-Aggregation of Small Holdings and Brokerage, with fees invested in Association services.

Please contact us for information on how to join.

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