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Strong policy needed to save ag from billions in bushfire costs

Monday, 13 December Today’s report from researchers at the University of Sydney and WWF Australia confirms what farmers already knew: the Black Summer bushfires inflicted huge damage on Australia’s agriculture sector. The Fire on the Farm report estimates agriculture lost…

FCADecember 14, 2021

climate smart farmer in focus western australia

Chris and Cheryl Reid

At a glance Who: Chris & Cheryl Reid What: We own 200 acres, raise beef, manufacture wooden products (Woodorginal) for gift and tourist markert, grow as much of our own food as practicable, and have raised two wonderful boys. Where:…

FCADecember 14, 2021

farmer in focus south australia

Jarred Tilley

At a glance Who: Jarred Tilley What: Mixed Farmer Where: Kapunda and Booborowie, South Australia Can you tell us about your property: We are mixed farmers at Kapunda and Booborowie in South Australia’s Lower and Mid North regions. It is…

FCADecember 7, 2021

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Farmers call for race to the top on climate targets

3 December 2021 Farmers call for race to the top on climate targets Farmers across Australia are looking to both the major parties for strong climate commitments in the lead up to the next Federal election. Today’s target of 43%…

FCADecember 3, 2021

climate smart farmer in focus

Sandra Jefford and Wilco Droppert – Wilandra Farms

Update: Sandra and Wilco are continuing to kick goals. In July 2022, they were featured in an ABC News article explaining how a major investment in solar panels has slashed their irrigation-related electricity costs from almost $100,000 per year to…

FCANovember 23, 2021

climate smart farmer in focus south australia

Jake & Francesca Fennell – Wintanna Station

At a glance Who: Jake & Francesca Fennell, and Francesca's Mum Janet who resides in the UK What: Wintinna Station, 3812km2, self-replacing beef herd predominantly Charbray and Angus X Where: Far north of South Australia Can you tell us about your property?…

FCANovember 13, 2021

climate smart farmer in focus

Nicole and Phil Chalmer

At a glance Who: Nicole and Phil Chalmer with son and daughter in law Rohan and Anita Chalmer What: mixed farm, 4800 acres farming, 1200 acres native vegetation, 625mm rainfall zone Where: South-East Coast of WA, 60km east of…

FCANovember 11, 2021

climate change media release

Gas industry must not come before agriculture, farmers say

Thursday, 28 October 2021 Gas industry must not come before agriculture, farmers say Farmers for Climate Action is reminding the Federal Government that while agriculture’s methane emissions are falling, methane emissions from fossil fuels are rising due to…

FCAOctober 28, 2021

farmer in focus Tasmania

Iain & Kate Field

Iain and Kate Field, Leap Farm (and Tongola Cheese) Copping/Bream Creek, Lower east coast of Tasmania

FCAOctober 7, 2021

climate smart farmer in focus

Duxton Viticulture

At a glance Who: Duxton Viticulture What: Duxton Viticulture is one of Australia’s largest vineyard holders with over 25 different varietals on vine across 2,400 hectares of vineyards across the Southern Murray Darling Region – spanning from Wentworth through to…

FCASeptember 21, 2021

Strong policy needed to save ag from billions in bushfire costs

Chris and Cheryl Reid

Jarred Tilley

Farmers call for race to the top on climate targets

Sandra Jefford and Wilco Droppert – Wilandra Farms

Jake & Francesca Fennell – Wintanna Station

Nicole and Phil Chalmer

Gas industry must not come before agriculture, farmers say

Iain & Kate Field

Duxton Viticulture

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