Learn about carbon on your farm at an interactive & practical workshop with carbon expert Tom Davison.
CALCULATE THE CARBON EMISSION FOR YOUR FARM BUSINESS
We are now calling for Expressions of Interest for farmers to attend a one-day workshop hosted by University of New England, Southern New England Landcare and GLENRAC.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BY 15 APRIL 2024
Learn about carbon on your farm, from experts using independent fact-based research. This one-day workshop, presented by expert in carbon emissions in livestock systems Tom Davison, features a mix of learning and practical activities.
You will also be helped to enter your own farm information to create your own carbon account, using the University of Melbourne's Farm Greenhouse Accounting Framework Tools (free) for sheep and beef producers.
The carbon account will set a benchmark to show progress over time, and can be used in on-farm decision-making.
Tom Davison will present an independent, research and fact-based workshop featuring a mix of learning and practical activities; you will also be helped to enter your own farm information to create your own carbon account.
The carbon account will set a benchmark to show progress over time and can be used in on-farm decision-making.
We will be using the University of Melbourne's Farm Greenhouse Accounting Framework Tools (free) for sheep and beef producers. This is a free tool you can continue to use after the workshop.
Pre-workshop data collection will be required for each farm business. Depending on the size of your business and level of complexity this will take approximately 2 to 8 hours. Your data will remain private unless you discuss it with the group.
DATA YOU WILL NEED
• Stock on hand
• Weaning / turn off rates
• Liveweight gains
• Classes of livestock
• Input and outputs such as fuel, fertiliser & fodder
COST
A booking fee of $50 will be required to confirm your place; more details will be supplied after you register your interest.
There are workshops in Glen Innes (May 21), Guyra (May 22) and Walcha (May 23).
This UNE-hosted Drought Resilient Pasture Landscapes Scaled Through Communities Of Practice project received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.