A new podcast series showcasing practical, farmer-led approaches to reducing on-farm emissions is coming soon. The six episodes will feature farmers and researchers who share their experiences, lessons and ideas on the journey to decarbonisation. But it’s not always easy. Podcast host, farmer and extension officer Pippa Jones (also a Nuffield scholar) asks farmers: What […]
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After installing one of Australia’s largest solar-diesel irrigation pumps, Karin Stark and her family faced major challenges with reliability and sustainability. But they haven’t given up. With plans to connect to the grid, they are more determined than ever to show how renewables can support productive farming and create practical pathways for emissions reduction. Farm: 2500-hectare cotton and wheat farm Location: Narromine, Central West NSW Download
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What is soil organic carbon? Soil organic carbon refers to carbon within soil that originated from plants and animals. It is one of the best indicators of soil health, and building it can enhance pasture productivity. Our soil organic carbon levels are determined by the combined effect of climate, soil properties, plant inputs and land
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