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1.7. Key concepts

Finally, let’s look at key concepts that flow from this initial topic to all topics:carbon neutralnet zero emissionsACCUsClimate Active certificationcarbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e).‘Carbon neutral’ and ‘net zero emissions’The terms ‘carbon neutral’ and ‘net zero emissions’ are commonly used to…
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Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year

Shayne and Blaise Cini – Karden (Qld) Pty LtdFor Shayne and Blaise Cini of Karden (Qld) Pty Ltd (trading as Edari Bananas), on-farm biosecurity is an insurance policy for themselves and for future generations. Their 220-acre banana farm borders the South Johnstone River, which is south of Innisfail…
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Disaggregating farm performance statistics by size

This data dashboard contains farm performance statistics for farms of different sizes, by industry and region. These data have been collected through ABARES surveys of broadacre and dairy farms. The statistics displayed on this data dashboard complement other ABARES farm performance statistics, and…
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2.1. Overview and learning outcomes

OverviewIn this topic, you will learn about the carbon farming activities introduced in Topic 1 and their potential co-benefits: benefits beyond reducing emissions and storing more carbon. Farmers and land managers can be attracted to carbon farming because of…
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The journey of two farming families through the Farm Business Resilience program in New South Wales

Coddington Family: Matthew and Cherie Coddington at their home in Central Western New South Wales. Photo credit: NSW Department of Primary Industries The Future Drought Fund’s Farm Business Resilience program supports farmers to undergo intensive one-on-…
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Farmed prawns levy and export charge

 When levies and export charges applyLevyLevy applies to farmed prawns harvested in Australia if the person who owns them immediately after harvest:delivered the farmed prawns to another personsold the farmed prawnsprocessed the farmed prawns themselves, orhad the farmed prawns processed by…
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Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year

Price Cattle Company Price Cattle Company’s Owen and Brigid Price have received the 2022 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year award. The central Queensland beef producers are role models in the agricultural industry. They are leading the way in farm biosecurity, innovation, technology, record…
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Farm Forestry, Plantations and Water publications

Plantation publications Plantation and Water publications Farm Forestry publications 2008 Farm Forestry Toolbox 2007 Australian Forestry Plantations: planting for the future PDF  [573 KB, 6 pages] 2005 Farm Forestry National Action Statement PDF [4.6 MB, 16 pages] 2003 Farm…
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Irrigated farms in the Murray–Darling Basin

Industry overview Irrigated agriculture in the Murray–Darling Basin makes an important contribution to the Australian economy and regional economies. In 2014–15 the Basin accounted for 66 per cent of Australia’s total area irrigated and 40 per cent of the nation’s irrigating agricultural…
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Data key to the future of Australian farms

ABARES is conducting its annual farm survey program, the data from which will be used to inform responses to challenges such as drought and trade disruptions.This year’s program is collecting data from farms across the country to provide the facts around how farms are performing.ABARES officers…
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