climate change

31 August 2022 Farmers call for urgent climate action on flood anniversary   Farmers from the NSW Northern Rivers region are calling for deep emissions reductions this decade to protect farming communities, six months on from disastrous flooding that took…

19 July 2022 Dire environmental scorecard reflects climate impacts experienced by farmers The 2021 State of the Environment report released this week paints a dire picture of environmental harm that comes as no surprise to Australian farmers, who see first-hand…

1 July 2022 Farmers welcome review into integrity of carbon credits Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the Federal Government’s Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units. “Farmers for Climate Action had called for this review and we’re pleased the…

1 July 2022 Strong climate policy will deliver strong EU trade deal for farmers Strong climate policy can help deliver Australian farmers a great trade deal with the EU, Farmers for Climate Action CEO Dr Fiona Davis said today. Australia’s…

30 June 2022 Farmers support robust, independent review of carbon market A trusted carbon market has huge potential to reduce emissions while putting money in the pockets of Australian farmers. On-farm carbon projects can make landscapes and rural economies more…

24 May 2022 Climate the key issue in marginal rural seats: exit polling Climate and environment policy was the number one issue in the key rural NSW seats of Gilmore, Page and Eden Monaro, exit polling conducted exclusively for Farmers…

22 May 2022 The country, suburbs and city have united to vote for stronger climate policy, Farmers for Climate Action CEO Fiona Davis said today. “Australian voters have backed deeper emission reductions this decade, which we need to protect the…

Farmers deserve certainty on net zero target 26 April 2022 Farmers are calling for certainty on Australia’s net zero by 2050 emissions reduction target, amid mixed messages from the Coalition.  Farmers applauded when the Nationals Party room voted for a…