Our CEO Natalie Collard is representing Farmers for Climate Action at #COP28 climate conference in Dubai, and the highlights are almost too many to share!
Here’s just a few of the last days’ happenings, including action from the food, agriculture and water themed day on Sunday:
🌾 Meeting with a delegation of state and federal Liberal MPs, sharing stories from farmers on the front lines of the changing climate. It was fantastic to share our short film with them which we made especially for COP28 - they responded really positively to our farmers’ stories and call to action.
🚜 MCing a panel hosted by the National Farmers’ Federation on the Future of Sustainable Agriculture: Discussing the differing international contexts for emissions reduction and food security. The NFF have led a Climate Alliance statement co-signed by farmer peak bodies representing 9 countries, calling for more global effort to mitigate and adapt to climate change, including fast tracking research into reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock.
🤠 Meeting up with Farmers for Climate Action members who are here representing Aussie farmer leadership on climate, including Stuart McAlpine, Simon Molesworth and Jamie Pepper. Pictured is Stuart McAlpine on the main stage, on a panel discussing Bold Collaborative Efforts for Food Systems Transformation.
🌏 Speaking on a World Farmers’ Organisation panel on Powering Change: Sustainability and the Future of Food. Great to speak alongside Jamie Pepper, a farmer from south west Vic and part of NFF Young Farmers.
🤝 Attending a Ministerial Reception hosted by the Australian Government, with FCA farmers Stuart McAlpine and Jamie Pepper. Great to connect with Australian delegates from across industries and organisations.
Our CEO Natalie Collard has landed at #COP28 climate conference in Dubai!
Natalie is there meeting with climate and agriculture leaders from across the globe, facilitating an industry panel on the future of sustainable agriculture, and sharing our Aussie climate-smart farmers` stories and aspirations for strong climate policies that protect our farming future.
Her trip was supported by the Australian Government`s travel support program, enabling Aus climate representatives to be part of this global conference.
📷 Natalie with Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, and young Moroccan journalists who are focused on environmental justice - they loved hearing about farmers in Australia
Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the passing of the Nature Repair bill, following the removal of the controversial biodiversity offsets part of the legislation. We support moves to pay producers for biodiversity increases with a credit system that is built on integrity, but we have opposed the use of these biodiversity increases for offsets.
We directly lobbied the Federal Government and we`re pleased our farmers’ concerns were heard and appropriate changes made. FCA acknowledges the cooperation between the Albanese government, the Greens, and the Lambie Network in passing this bill.
It`s also a win for farmers that the Federal Government has committed to fast track legislation to expand the so-called water trigger to protect farmers’ water from all gas projects.
Read our full media release via the link in our bio 🌱
🌱💧 Soil and water, a source of life: World Soil Day 2023 aims to raise awareness of the importance and relationship between soil and water in achieving sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.
Today is a great day to celebrate our soils and recommit to improving soil health, in particular in the face of climate change and other soil-degrading impacts. #WorldSoilDay #climatechange #farmersforclimateaction #farmingforever #wsd2023 #aussiefarmer #ruralaustralia
NEWS: Great to see NSW has passed new climate laws, including an emissions reduction target that was strengthened to ensure stronger action on climate change and a more secure future for our farmers
🐮🐝🍍 Survey closing today! We encourage farmers from across Australia to share your ideas and input to help shape the govt`s agriculture and land sector net zero plan - your voice matters!
It takes 10 mins, survey link is in our bio 🔗
Today we`ve had a fantastic field day at Lewisham Farm, near Ross in Tasmania. Organised by our Tassie farmer members, it`s been great to bring local producers together for a day of talks, ideas and solutions on fire management and biodiversity in a changing climate, innovative revegetation techniques, and climate change policy’s impact on farmers.
Farmer voices are so important as Australia’s Net Zero plan for agriculture and land sectors is developed. Our survey is a simple and quick way to have your say, and it takes 10 mins
FOLLOW THE LINK IN BIO TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY 🤠 🌱🐓
We’ll compile the outcomes into a publicly available report that will go straight to the Federal Agriculture Minister. Thanks for your ideas and input!
We`ve cracked the 500 mark! With five days left until we need to close our survey on the govt`s net zero plan for agriculture and land - can you add your views and help us reach our new goal? Link in our profile 🧐
Want to help shape the future of Australian farming?
The Government has started consultation on Australia’s net zero plan for agriculture and land. Take our survey to have your say - and we’ll compile the outcomes into a publicly available report that will go straight to the Federal Agriculture Minister.
The deadline to add your voice is this Sunday! Can you spare a few minutes to make your views heard? Follow the link in our profile ✔️
Our survey on the government`s Net Zero Plan for Ag and Land closes this Sunday 26 November! Jump on at the link in our profile.
We know it’s one of the busiest times of the year for farmers but it’s crucial that your views are central to the Plan - our sector is vital in the nation`s climate change efforts.
Our agricultural sector is vital in the nation`s climate change efforts. 💯
Right now, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has started consultation on Australia’s Net Zero Plan for Agriculture and Land.
We know it’s one of the busiest times of the year for farmers but it’s crucial that farmer views are central to the Plan.
So we’ve developed a 10 minute survey to help you have your say.
🔗 👉 Click the link in our bio to fill out the survey.
It`s open until Sunday 26 November.
#australianag #netzero #climatechange #aussiefarmers #farmingforever #ruralaustralia
It’s National Ag Day! Today we celebrate farmers and the amazing food and fibre they grow 🌱🌾🚜 #GrowYouGoodThing #AgDayAU
It’s a great day to read some of our inspiring farmer stories, and celebrate the commitment of Aussie farmers to sustainably growing our produce for generations to come - click the ‘Farmer in Focus’ link in our bio to check them out!
If there was ever a time to make your voice as a farmer heard, this is it. 🗣
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has started consultation on Australia’s Net Zero Plan for Agriculture and Land.
Our agricultural sector is vital in the nation`s climate change efforts. 💯
We know it’s one of the busiest times of the year for farmers but it’s crucial that farmer views are central to the Plan. So we’ve developed a survey to help you have your say. The results will be publicly available in a report by Farmers for Climate Action - and we’ll hand deliver it to the Federal Agriculture Minister.
Your voice matters in creating a resilient, low emissions agricultural sector. Help us ensure farmer perspectives lead the way.
Fill out the survey at the link in our bio!
🌾 Join us at Lewisham Farm for a day of inspiration and action! 🌱 We invite you to our Field Day on November 24th, where we`ll share information, ideas and solutions to respond to the challenges of El Nino and a changing climate, in particular around fire and supporting biodiversity. 🚜🌏
RSVP now to secure your spot. Link in our bio. The event is free, and we`ll provide delicious morning and afternoon tea and lunch.
Looking forward to a big conversation on methane, metrics and why it matters to our livestock industry at 12pm AEDT today. Register via the link in our profile for event details or to be sent the recording if you can`t make it.
Will you help us take Australian farmer stories to the world at COP28? We’re producing a short film that will be taken to COP28 in Dubai in December, capturing climate-smart farming stories from Australian producers. Highlighting personal experiences, challenges and opportunities, this is a chance to ensure the voices of Australian farmers are heard within the world’s largest climate conversation.
We need your help to fund the production 📹.
DONATE NOW - link in bio
Today at the @nationalfarmers conference with CEO Natalie Collard, Admiral Chris Barrie (Rtd), FCA Chair Brett Hall and Peter Holding - we had a great panel that was a deep dive into enhancing farm profitability, productivity and climate action. Great conversation with a great crowd, great conference! #nff23
Looking forward to going deep on all things methane, metrics, the state of play of levels in Australia: how much do we need to reduce them by, and by when. Thursday 9 November. RSVP for details at the link in our bio.
We’re back in Canberra! Our CEO Natalie Collard and Chair Brett Hall have been meeting with a range of political advisors, senior department officials and MPs ahead of the @nationalfarmers AGM and Members’ Council today. We welcome David (DJ) Jochinke who was elected as the new President this morning and thank Fiona Simson for her incredible leadership. Tomorrow and Friday they’re attending and presenting at the NFF conference, swing by and join the discussion if you’re there: 11:35 on Friday!
Our CEO Natalie Collard yesterday met with the Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt and the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture Adam Fennessy, and SA Senator Andrew McLachlan. She also caught up with the office of the Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.
Natalie shared insights gathered from our recent farmer survey about renewables on farm - from generation to storage to transmission lines and the electrification of on farm operations - we went deep into the barriers and opportunities, challenges and solutions.
You can get your teeth into the survey report via the link in our bio 👆
This is Peter Lake from Ulmarra in NSW. He`s volunteering at the Lismore Show today as a member of Farmer for Climate Action. Come and say hi to him and all of our other amazing farmers who are volunteering today, tomorrow and Saturday.
Today our CEO Natalie Collard hosted a `Conservation in Productive Landscapes` panel at the Australian Land Conservation Alliance`s annual Private Land Conservation Conference in Canberra.
Here`s Natalie (R) pictured with speakers Marieke Hoelscher, Gordon Williams, Dr Sue Ogilvy, and Pierre Defourny.
Plus a cheeky selfie with Emma Coath, MD of Rocketseeder 🤳
#plc23 #ALCA #UniteforNature
So good to catch up with local farmers in our network while in beautiful Mudgee this morning 🙌🏼
Great to be at the Soil Stewardship Summit near Yass today with other farmers and soil and natural resource management organisations.
Thanks to @soilsforlife for bringing together an excellent program, sharing knowledge and solutions to support soil and landscape health.
We’ve been on the road talking all things electrification, renewables and storage on farm. It’s been a super inspiring week meeting so many farmers who are taking up new tools and technologies to cut emissions and save $$ - and they want to do more!
Our CEO Natalie Collard is representing Farmers for Climate Action at #COP28 climate conference in Dubai, and the highlights are almost too many to share! ��
Here’s just a few of the last days’ happenings, including action from the food, agriculture and water themed day on Sunday:
🌾 Meeting with a delegation of state and federal Liberal MPs, sharing stories from farmers on the front lines of the changing climate. It was fantastic to share our short film with them which we made especially for COP28 - they responded really positively to our farmers’ stories and call to action.
🚜 MCing a panel hosted by the National Farmers’ Federation on the Future of Sustainable Agriculture: Discussing the differing international contexts for emissions reduction and food security. The NFF have led a Climate Alliance statement co-signed by farmer peak bodies representing 9 countries, calling for more global effort to mitigate and adapt to climate change, including fast tracking research into reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock.
🤠 Meeting up with Farmers for Climate Action members who are here representing Aussie farmer leadership on climate, including Stuart McAlpine, Simon Molesworth and Jamie Pepper. Pictured is Stuart McAlpine on the main stage, on a panel discussing Bold Collaborative Efforts for Food Systems Transformation.��
🌏 Speaking on a World Farmers’ Organisation panel on Powering Change: Sustainability and the Future of Food. Great to speak alongside Jamie Pepper, a farmer from south west Vic and part of NFF Young Farmers.
🤝 Attending a Ministerial Reception hosted by the Australian Government, with FCA farmers Stuart McAlpine and Jamie Pepper. Great to connect with Australian delegates from across industries and organisations.
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🎬 At the #COP28 climate conference in Dubai, today is the food, agriculture and water themed day.
Screening at the Australia Pavilion throughout COP28 is our short film sharing four inspiring Australian farmers' stories, showcasing their leadership on-farm as they respond to a changing climate.
Watch our powerful ten minute film here: youtu.be/Yq8_BHwCQZc
On this global stage, we are showing the world that Aussie farmers like Jody, Kylie, Peter and Caitlin are leading the way in adopting climate solutions in our farm businesses. We are also saying loudly and clearly that we need strong economy-wide climate policies to protect our farming future.
Our CEO Natalie Collard has landed at #COP28 climate conference in Dubai!
Natalie is there meeting with climate and agriculture leaders from across the globe, facilitating an industry panel on the future of sustainable agriculture, and sharing our Aussie climate-smart farmers' stories and aspirations for strong climate policies that protect our farming future.
Her trip was supported by the Australian Government's travel support program, enabling Aus climate representatives to be part of this global conference.
📷 Natalie with Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, and young Moroccan journalists who are focused on environmental justice - they loved hearing about farmers in Australia
Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the passing of the Nature Repair bill, following the removal of the controversial biodiversity offsets part of the legislation. We support moves to pay producers for biodiversity increases with a credit system that is built on integrity, but we have opposed the use of these biodiversity increases for offsets.
We directly lobbied the Federal Government and we're pleased our farmers’ concerns were heard and appropriate changes made. FCA acknowledges the cooperation between the Albanese government, the Greens, and the Lambie Network in passing this bill.
It's also a win for farmers that the Federal Government has committed to fast track legislation to expand the so-called water trigger to protect farmers’ water from all gas projects.
Read our full media release: bit.ly/3uNCEpx
🌱💧 Soil and water, a source of life: World Soil Day 2023 aims to raise awareness of the importance and relationship between soil and water in achieving sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.
Today is a great day to celebrate our soils and recommit to improving soil health, in particular in the face of climate change and other soil-degrading impacts. #WorldSoilDay #ClimateChange #farmersforclimateaction #farmingforever
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World Soil Day, and yet your picture is of a largely bare soil, something that is NOT conducive to soil health.
Ffs what next
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El Niño declared: We are calling for urgent action to limit climate change as it emerges farmers are officially facing an El Niño weather pattern after three years of La Niña
Read our full media release:
Weather bureau confirms what farmers are already experiencing - it’s getting hot and dry
Farmers for Climate Action is calling for urgent action to limit climate change as it emerges farmers are official...
farmersforclimateaction.org.au
Calling all farmers in northern Vic! Farmers for Climate Action is heading your way with a roadshow about on-farm renewables ☀️ It will be a fantastic opportunity to ask all your burning questions and check out some electric farm gear! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3Zhh0oA
With Gomeroi Traditional Owners, @NSWFarmers , @LockTheGate, @unionsnsw & others we rallied to protest coal seam gas on the Liverpool Plains.
"Coal seam gas activities in this region threaten to irreversibly damage this unique ecosystem." Joy Beames, State President.
#coalseamgas
We're pleased to announce that Sarah Matthee has joined our Board! Sarah is based in Victoria's Macedon Ranges. Read more about Sarah in her profile here on our website: https://bit.ly/3Ln1vFT
Great to be at Farming for the Future’s Natural Capital Summit in Canberra today
Felicity Wheelwright (pictured on the right, next to our Strategy Director Kitty Walker) runs a mixed grazing enterprise in NSW & spoke about her experiences of managing natural capital on farm
