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View this training package's Acknowledgement of Country and Statement of intent.Time to complete this topicAbout 60 minutes to read the information in this topic. Additional content includes videos, activities and links to other resources which may require extra time to complete.In this topic:1.1.…
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Watch these videosIn this video (6:20 minutes), Matt Woods and Professor Richard Eckard of the University of Melbourne discuss livestock emission reduction and avoidance.TranscriptMATT WOODS: Hello.I'm Matt Woods.And I'm here with Professor Richard Eckard. Richard has been working for over 20 years…
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Next, we look at 3 calculators covering various sectors, levels of complexity and purposes to give you hands-on calculator experience. Some initiatives (such as the ACCU Scheme) specify requirements for estimating GHG emissions and carbon storage, which include using specific calculators. The…
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OverviewIn this topic, you will learn about a greenhouse gas (GHG) account and how it quantifies and records your GHG emissions and carbon storage.The topic starts by explaining GHG accounting and the reasons for doing it. It examines why a farmer or land manager should have a GHG account,…
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LivestockReducing methane from livestock (DCCEEW)This DCCEEW webpage Reducing methane from livestock provides information on research into reducing methane emissions through feeding and grazing practices.Delivering CN30 – Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)MLA's Delivering CN30 website provides…
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Greenhouse gas accounts
Keeping a GHG account means quantifying GHG emissions and carbon stored. A farmer or land manager keeping an account solely for their own purposes can choose any suitable approach. However, if they keep an account to participate in a…
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While carbon farming has many co-benefits, it's also essential to consider the trade-offs and risks. Here’s an overview of some potential trade-offs and risks, using examples of carbon farming activities.
Suitability of location: features of the location (such…
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About greenhouse gas accountsA farmer or land manager uses a GHG account to record GHG emissions and carbon stored. They or their advisers keep the account. It is an ‘account’ only in the sense that it records:‘debits’ (scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions)‘credits’ (carbon stored)the resulting balance.The…
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Activity: Respond to the following questionsThink about how what is covered in this topic might apply to your land management or farming practice. Consider the following questions and make notes about carbon farming activities that might suit your enterprise. The following points will help you have…
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View this training package's Acknowledgement of Country and Statement of intent.Time to complete this topicAbout 60 minutes to read the information in this topic. Additional content includes videos, activities and links to other resources which may require extra time to complete.In this topic:2.1.…
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