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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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Annual Climate Change Statement 2024The Annual Climate Change Statement 2024, published by DCCEEW, explains Australian and state and territory government climate change policies, adapting to climate change and progress towards achieving Australia’s targets for reducing GHG emissions.Low Emissions…
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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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Watch this videoIn this video (13:25 minutes), Matt Woods and Dr Philip Ireland discuss vegetation carbon projects and how the ACCU Scheme works.TranscriptMATT WOODS: Hello. I'm Matt Woods, and with me is doctor Philip Ireland. Phil has worked in climate change policy for 20 years. And is currently…
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