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Protecting animals from heat, floods and other climate change impacts

21 March 2023 Protecting animals from heat, floods and other climate change impacts Vets for Climate Action and Farmers for Climate Action are offering free climate change and animal health information sessions next week (28 March onwards) to farmers…

Tryphena WatsonApril 3, 2023

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Farmers for Climate Action welcome moves to limit offsets

27 March 2023 Farmers for Climate Action welcome moves to limit offsets Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed amendments to the Safeguard Mechanism package, including a hard cap on the emissions driving climate change, reduced use of and improved scrutiny…

Tryphena WatsonMarch 27, 2023

climate smart farmer in focus

Georgia Beattie

At a glance Who: Georgia Beattie What: Organic Mushrooms Where: Diggers Rest, Vic Can you tell us about your property/enterprise? We are Australia's largest organic mushroom farm. We specialise in growing premium exotic mushrooms (Shiitake, Oyster, Lions Mane) and also…

Tryphena WatsonMarch 2, 2023

media release new south wales

12 months from northern NSW floods, farmers to build knowledge of climate resilience

24 Feb 2023 12 months from northern NSW floods, farmers to build knowledge of climate resilience As the New South Wales North Coast region approaches the 12 month anniversary of devastating floods, farmers are being offered on-farm training in…

Tryphena WatsonFebruary 25, 2023

farmer in focus new south wales

Emma Thomas

At a glance Who: Emma and Murray Thomas, Kaloola What: Merino and first cross lamb enterprises, opportunity agistment cattle and pasture cropping. Where: Forbes, Central West NSW Can you tell us about your property? We are a mixed enterprise, running…

Tryphena WatsonFebruary 22, 2023

climate smart farmer in focus Queensland

Caitlin McConnel

At a glance Who: Caitlin McConnel What: 1000 acres - farming beef cattle whilst utilising agrivoltaics and agritourism Where: Cressbrook Station, ToogoolawahCan you tell us about your property/enterprise? My parents and I produce beef cattle on our family…

Tryphena WatsonFebruary 20, 2023

farmer in focus new south wales

Fiona Marshall

At a glance Who: Fiona Marshall What: Farmer, Riverine Plains (Farming Systems Group) Chair, Grain Growers National Policy Group Member Where: Mulwala NSW in the Southern Riverina of NSW just north of the Murray River Can you tell us about…

Tryphena WatsonFebruary 15, 2023

farmer in focus western australia

Sarah Woolford

At a glance Who: Sarah Woolford What: 2000 acres, farming sheep, hay, and grain. Our focus is maintaining a return on investment while maximising efficiency. Where: York, Western Australia Can you tell us about your property? We farm merino sheep…

Tryphena WatsonFebruary 9, 2023

climate smart farmer in focus new south wales

Jack O’Connor

At a glance Who: Jack O'Connor What: Farmer with Oxton Park Where: Harden, NSW Can you tell us about your property/enterprise? Oxton Park is a cropping, wool and prime lamb enterprise proudly family owned and run based in Harden, NSW.…

Tryphena WatsonFebruary 1, 2023

farmer in focus Queensland

Kylie Burton

At a glance Who: Kylie Burton What: Extensive multi-species livestock that includes cattle, Dorper sheep and goats in managed herds across 8282ha. Where: NW of Barcaldine in Central West Queensland. Iningai Country. Can you tell us about your property? My…

Tryphena WatsonJanuary 24, 2023