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climate smart farmer in focus new south wales

John Barton

At a glance Who: John Barton, 4th generation farmer and 1st generation composter. Joint owner of Charton & Bang, a soil health product company. Charton & Bang make the CarbonRich line of products – www.carbonrich.com.au What: Running a commercial composting…

FCADecember 20, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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Biodiversity payments legislation is promising for farmers

Biodiversity payments legislation is promising for farmers Friday, 19 November 2021. Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed news that the Federal Government will legislate so that farmers can sell biodiversity outcomes to willing buyers. “Farmers have always voluntarily done work…

ClaireNovember 19, 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

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Farmers say Government net zero modelling won’t ensure prosperity for country Australia

12 November 2021 Farmers say Government net zero modelling won’t ensure prosperity for country Australia 12 November 2021. Farmers for Climate Action say the Government’s plan for reaching net zero by 2050 relies far too heavily on offsets and does…

ClaireNovember 12, 2021

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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