climate change

11 July 2023 Farmers already preparing for likely supercharged El Nino condition   With a possible El Niño on the cards, Farmers for Climate Action is urging farmers to get on the front foot.   Farmers for Climate Action spokesperson…

14 June 2023 Climate change hurting rural Australians and national security A new report from CSIRO highlighting potential future water shortages in western NSW again shows how climate change is hurting regional people, Farmers for Climate Action said today. Farmers…

9 May 2023 Farmers welcome help to cut emissions Farmers for Climate Action welcomes the announcement of the $310 million Small Business Energy Incentive, which will enable farm businesses to claim tax incentives for their investments in on-farm batteries and…

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…