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FCA welcomes new Developer Rating Scheme from the Federal Government FCA welcomes software tool that will inform landowners of their renewable energy hosting potential; giving farmers more info when dealing with clean energy companies FCA called for Dyer Engagement Review…

Farmers welcome $20 million Buy Australian campaign FCA also welcomes $3.9M to help farmers negotiate with supermarkets and $6.8 million for international market access An opportunity has been missed to boost batteries in the budget Farmers for Climate Action has…

FCA welcomes the NFF’s leadership on a joint statement, backed by over 30 rural and healthcare organisations, urging immediate action on mental health crisis in agriculture Excluding climate change from a mental health discussion about farming ignores scientific reality  Extensive…

Farmers for Climate Action welcomes campaign backing household batteries Campaign calls for half price household batteries - $6500 rebates This must extend to half price batteries for farmers   Farmers for Climate Action (FCA), representing more than 8,400 farmer members,…

Our thoughts are with the people of QLD and northern NSW facing Cyclone Alfred The Lismore community was devastated by an unprecedented flood three years ago Climate change brings more frequent tropical, wilder weather further south The thoughts of Farmers…

Federal Government announces a national food security strategy, pledging $3.5 million in funding Government calls out climate change as a key risk to food security  The strategy will be independently overseen by a National Food Council  Farmers for Climate Action…

Friday, 31 January 2025 $300M program offers low interest loans for low emissions trucks, utes and machinery Offers farmers a carrot, not a stick, to reduce emissions on-farm Farmers want to reduce emissions whilst remaining profitable Farmers for Climate Action…

Thursday 30th of January 2025 Some 500 regional Victorians have already signed an open letter asking for upgrades to local energy infrastructure, put forward by Farmers for Climate Action - and FCA is asking more people to add their voice.…

Wednesday, 29 January, 2025 Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the fracking ban extension delivered by the Tasmanian Liberal Government. The ban on fracking was extended until at least 2030 by Tasmanian Industry Minister Eric Abetz, citing “risks to our…