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Proposed backtrack on Vehicle Pollution Standards a step backwards media release

Proposed backtrack on Vehicle Pollution Standards a step backwards

Friday, 11 April 2025 The Coalition’s plan to wind back pollution standards is a step backwards This move reduces choice for farmers and increases vehicle pollution Strong, enforceable standards would give Australian farmers more choice: access to cleaner, more efficient…

Celia MurrayApril 11, 2025

Farmers welcome NSW energy shift guide for landholders media release

Farmers welcome NSW energy shift guide for landholders

Friday, 11 April 2025 FCA welcomes NSW Renewable Energy Transmission Guide The guide is created to inform farmers and members of rural communities involved in clean energy projects FCA supports clean energy projects that invest in local communities   Farmers…

Celia MurrayApril 11, 2025

FCA welcomes new report from ACF and partners, reinforcing FCA research and polling media release

FCA welcomes new report from ACF and partners, reinforcing FCA research and polling

Monday, 7 April 2025 FCA welcomes the new report from the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) and partners. Report reinforces that the energy shift can and must be done in a nature-friendly way Clean energy makes farmland more profitable so it’s…

Celia MurrayApril 7, 2025

Federal Government charges up farm batteries: Farmers thrilled media release

Federal Government charges up farm batteries: Farmers thrilled

Farmers welcome support to charge up farm batteries Election promise to wipe a third off the cost of installed batteries Covers batteries of between 50KWh and 100KWh for small businesses   Farmers for Climate Action, representing its 8400 farmer members,…

Celia MurrayApril 6, 2025

Farmers for Climate Action Recognised at Banksia National Sustainability Awards, applauds all nominees media release

Farmers for Climate Action Recognised at Banksia National Sustainability Awards, applauds all nominees

  Farmers for Climate Action wins Agriculture and Primary Industries Award at Banksia National Sustainability Awards FCA congratulates other nominees and thanks Banksia Foundation FCA continues to push for strong climate policies to protect farms and food supply Farmers for…

Celia MurrayApril 4, 2025

US Big Macs to rise in price: Disappointing reports on Trump tariffs media release

US Big Macs to rise in price: Disappointing reports on Trump tariffs

  FCA is disappointed by the US imposing a 10% tariff on Australian beef, hurting more than 2,000 of its farmer members. FCA warns that US consumers will face higher costs, particularly for McDonald's Big Macs, due to the tariff.…

Celia MurrayApril 3, 2025

Farmers Plug In: Powering Profit and Nature-Friendly Farming in Canberra media release

Farmers Plug In: Powering Profit and Nature-Friendly Farming in Canberra

This September, hundreds of Australian producers will step out from behind the farm gate and into the nation’s capital—not to protest, but to lead. Farmers are already adopting clean tech, slashing inputs, and stacking new income streams—all from the same…

Celia MurrayApril 2, 2025

Farmers welcome Developer Rating Scheme; new software tool for farmers media release

Farmers welcome Developer Rating Scheme; new software tool for farmers

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…

Celia MurrayMarch 27, 2025

Farmers welcome Buy Australian campaign, rue missed battery boost opportunity media release

Farmers welcome Buy Australian campaign, rue missed battery boost opportunity

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…

Celia MurrayMarch 26, 2025

Urgent Action Required on Mental Health in Agriculture; Climate Change a Key Factor media release

Urgent Action Required on Mental Health in Agriculture; Climate Change a Key Factor

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…

Celia MurrayMarch 18, 2025

Don’t forget farmers: Back batteries for farms too media release

Don’t forget farmers: Back batteries for farms too

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,…

Celia MurrayMarch 17, 2025

Charge Up Farm Batteries: Farmers for Climate Action to Federal Pollies media releaseThe Quiet Majority

Charge Up Farm Batteries: Farmers for Climate Action to Federal Pollies

  Batteries will help farmers to lower energy costs Batteries increase energy security in rural communities The payoff period for farm batteries is currently around 10 years and this could be reduced with government support   Farmers for Climate Action…

Celia MurrayMarch 13, 2025

FCA update: Cyclone Alfred media release

FCA update: Cyclone Alfred

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…

Celia MurrayMarch 4, 2025

Farmers welcome Federal Government’s new food security strategy media release

Farmers welcome Federal Government’s new food security strategy

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…

Celia MurrayMarch 4, 2025

Low interest loans for low emissions machinery media release

Low interest loans for low emissions machinery

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…

Paul StarkJanuary 31, 2025

Calling on the AER to back $3.69 Billion Investment in Regional Victorian Energy Security media release

Calling on the AER to back $3.69 Billion Investment in Regional Victorian Energy Security

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.…

Paul StarkJanuary 30, 2025

Farmers welcome Tasmanian Government fracking ban media release

Farmers welcome Tasmanian Government fracking ban

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…

Paul StarkJanuary 29, 2025

The Quiet Majority: Australians in Renewable Energy Zones support the Energy Shift media release

The Quiet Majority: Australians in Renewable Energy Zones support the Energy Shift

Tuesday, 26 November 2024 89 Degrees East polled 1001 people across energy shift regions 70% support clean energy projects on farmland in their community, 17% oppose Most don’t realise they’re part of the quiet majority who support clean energy Some…

Paul StarkNovember 26, 2024

Methane Menaces Revealed: Coal and Gas Industry media release

Methane Menaces Revealed: Coal and Gas Industry

9th of October 2024 The methane polluters have been busted: coal and gas Coal and gas lobbyists have been using farmers as a shield for years The myth that farming is the biggest methane producer is busted It’s official: The…

Paul StarkOctober 9, 2024

Climate change sends farm insurance ‘through the roof’, driving up price of food for Australian families media release

Climate change sends farm insurance ‘through the roof’, driving up price of food for Australian families

Thursday, 3 October 2024 (Photo 1 Repeat flooding damaged farms on the Goulburn River in 2022; Photo 2 Bushfires threaten farms in central west NSW) Climate change is sending farm insurance skyrocketing, as the Senate Inquiry Into The Impact of…

FCA CommunityOctober 2, 2024

Farmers welcome strengthened Queensland clean energy regulations media release

Farmers welcome strengthened Queensland clean energy regulations

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 Farmers for Climate Action (FCA), representing 8300 farmer members, has welcomed new Queensland clean energy regulations. The highlights include: Clarity around decommissioning and rehabilitation of clean energy projects Investigation into the impact of construction on local…

FCA CommunityOctober 2, 2024

Queensland Government investment in farm biodiversity income welcomed media release

Queensland Government investment in farm biodiversity income welcomed

Thursday, 26 September, 2024 Farmers for Climate Action (FCA), with more than 8300 farmer members across Australia, has welcomed the Queensland Government’s $140 million boost to the Queensland nature fund. FCA CEO Natalie Collard said the announcement was great for…

FCA CommunitySeptember 26, 2024

Farmers welcome Mahar appointment to Energy Commissioner role media release

Farmers welcome Mahar appointment to Energy Commissioner role

Tuesday, 24 September, 2024 Farmers for Climate Action (FCA) has welcomed the appointment of former National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) CEO Tony Mahar to the role of Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner. FCA CEO Natalie Collard said Mr Mahar had led for…

FCA CommunitySeptember 24, 2024

Farmers send message to QLD Parliament: We want a clean future media release

Farmers send message to QLD Parliament: We want a clean future

11 September 2024 Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner (front, second from right) with Farmers for Climate Action CEO Natalie Collard (front, second from left) and Farmers for Climate Action Queensland farmer delegation. Farmers from all over Queensland are returning home…

FCA CommunitySeptember 11, 2024

Farmers converge on Queensland Parliament media release

Farmers converge on Queensland Parliament

9 September 2024. Farmers have travelled from across Queensland to deliver a clear message to politicians ahead of the election campaign: Farmers want a clean future. Farmers for Climate Action will host a Farmers Parliamentary Reception and Sustainable Agriculture Luncheon…

FCA CommunitySeptember 9, 2024

Farmers for Climate Action thanks Minister Watt, welcomes Minister Collins media release

Farmers for Climate Action thanks Minister Watt, welcomes Minister Collins

Monday, 29 July 2024 Farmers for Climate Action has thanked outgoing Agriculture Minister Murray Watt for his constructive approach to sustainable agriculture and pollution reduction. Farmers for Climate Action represents 8300 farmers across the nation. Farmers for Climate Action CEO…

FCA CommunityJuly 30, 2024

Farmers welcome carbon capture ban recommendations media release

Farmers welcome carbon capture ban recommendations

Tuesday, 16 July, 2024 Senate Environment and Communications References Committee recommends ban on carbon capture storage across the Great Artesian Basin Basin provides water for farmers across huge areas of our continent The Senate Committee recommended updating “water trigger” legislation…

FCA CommunityJuly 16, 2024

Farmers welcome confirmation of good progress on energy shift media release

Farmers welcome confirmation of good progress on energy shift

Thursday, 27 June, 2024 Farmers for Climate Action CEO Natalie Collard has welcomed the new two-yearly energy grid roadmap from the independent energy grid operator, Australian Energy Market Operator. Farmers for Climate Action has 8200 farmer members across the nation.…

FCA CommunityJune 27, 2024

Farmers congratulate climate leader on new World Farmers’ Organisation appointment media release

Farmers congratulate climate leader on new World Farmers’ Organisation appointment

Friday, 21 June, 2024 Farmers for Climate Action congratulates former National Farmers’ Federation President Fiona Simson on being elected vice-president of the World Farmers’ Organisation. Farmers for Climate Action CEO Natalie Collard said Farmers for Climate Action and its 8200…

FCA CommunityJune 21, 2024

Farmers beef media release

Farmers beef

Thursday, 30 May, 2024 Farmers for Climate Action, representing more than 8200 farmers across Australia, has welcomed news China will re-open trade with five major Australian beef exporters. CEO Natalie Collard said Australian farming relies on trade. “We’re a nation…

FCA CommunityMay 31, 2024

Farmers relieved as vital water supply protected from coal company media release

Farmers relieved as vital water supply protected from coal company

Monday 27th May 2024 Farmers for Climate Action, representing 8200 farmers across Australia, is relieved by news that a vital Australian water supply will be protected. Farmers for Climate Action was one of the first farm groups to strongly oppose…

FCA CommunityMay 27, 2024

Farmers welcome detail on climate action in ag spending media release

Farmers welcome detail on climate action in ag spending

Thursday 23 May, 2024 Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed detail on $63.8 million of government investment in low-emissions farming. The investment includes $30.8 million for more on-the-ground outreach to help farmers reduce emissions - something Farmers for Climate Action…

FCA CommunityMay 24, 2024

Farmers cautiously welcome carbon credit move; remind integrity is key media release

Farmers cautiously welcome carbon credit move; remind integrity is key

Tuesday 21 May, 2024 Farmers for Climate Action has cautiously welcomed news that stakeholders will be able to submit new carbon absorption and reduction methods, and reiterated that integrity is key to any carbon methodology. Carbon credits created in the…

FCA CommunityMay 21, 2024

Farmers welcome more choice in new vehicle market media release

Farmers welcome more choice in new vehicle market

Friday, 17 May, 2024 Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the greater choice of vehicles farmers will soon have, after vehicle pollution standards, applying to new vehicles only, passed the Australian Parliament. Farmers for Climate Action, which represents more than…

FCA CommunityMay 17, 2024

FCA welcomes budget measures media release

FCA welcomes budget measures

15 May 2024 Farmers for Climate Action, representing some 8200 farmers across Australia, has cautiously welcomed measures in the Federal budget. These measures include: More than $63 million for Climate Action in agriculture $1 billion for the Solar Sunshot program…

FCA CommunityMay 15, 2024

Farmers welcome funding boost for drought preparedness media release

Farmers welcome funding boost for drought preparedness

May 7 2024 Farmers for Climate Action, an organisation representing more than 8000 farmer members across Australia has welcomed today’s announcement on drought initiatives. “It is a big step forward for the Future Drought Fund to acknowledge the reality that…

FCA CommunityMay 7, 2024

Farmers call for better reporting on coal mine methane media release

Farmers call for better reporting on coal mine methane

Farmers for Climate Action, representing more than 8200 farmers across Australia, is concerned at credible reports that coal mine methane is being underreported by up to 50 per cent. CEO Natalie Collard said the farmers who grow our food need…

FCA CommunityMay 1, 2024

Farmers welcome bipartisan support for pollution reduction media release

Farmers welcome bipartisan support for pollution reduction

Thursday, 18 April 2024   Farmers for Climate Action, representing 8200 farmers across Australia, has warmly welcomed bipartisan support for strong emissions reduction policies in Queensland. Bipartisan support for strong climate policies is a key goal of our organisation. Following…

FCA CommunityApril 18, 2024

Farmers welcome positive CSIRO renewables survey, more to do media release

Farmers welcome positive CSIRO renewables survey, more to do

Thursday, 11 April, 2024 82 per cent of 6700 Australians surveyed said they’d live near renewable energy generation Top priority for the energy shift: Affordability (41 per cent), reducing climate pollution (26%) and energy independence for Australia (18 per cent)…

FCA CommunityApril 12, 2024

Farmers welcome investment in local solar manufacturing media release

Farmers welcome investment in local solar manufacturing

Thursday 28 March Farmers welcome investment in local solar manufacturing Farmers welcome boost to local solar panel manufacturing The energy shift is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to boost regional jobs and careers Farmers want locally made goods just like Australians want…

FCA CommunityMarch 28, 2024

Statement on creation of net zero Authority media release

Statement on creation of net zero Authority

Thursday 28 March Statement on creation of net zero Authority FCA welcomes the move to create an Authority which will work with regional Australia on the energy shift.  We’re glad the Authority has been placed in the Prime Minister’s department.…

FCA CommunityMarch 28, 2024

Farmers hit hard by drought; heavy rain elsewhere media release

Farmers hit hard by drought; heavy rain elsewhere

28 March 2024 Farmers hit hard by drought; heavy rain elsewhere Drought continues to hurt farmers in WA and Tasmania Unseasonal rain hurts farmers in other parts of the nation Opportunity still live to make deep pollution reductions this decade…

FCAMarch 28, 2024

Farmers call for government to heed scientists’ concerns on carbon credits media release

Farmers call for government to heed scientists’ concerns on carbon credits

27 March 2024 Farmers call for government to heed scientists' concerns on carbon credits Farmers for Climate Action, an organisation representing more than 8000 farmer members across Australia has responded to concerns raised by scientists about the integrity of Australia’s…

FCAMarch 27, 2024

Farmers applaud appointment of Fiona Simson to Climate Change Authority media release

Farmers applaud appointment of Fiona Simson to Climate Change Authority

16 March 2024 Farmers for Climate Action, representing more than 8000 farmers across Australia, applauds the appointment of Fiona Simson to the Climate Change Authority. The Climate Change Authority is a statutory body which gives advice to the Federal Government…

FCA CommunityMarch 16, 2024

Farmers support solar promise media release

Farmers support solar promise

13 March 2024 Farmers for Climate Action, which represents more than 8000 farmers and 45,000 supporters across Australia, has welcomed the Queensland LNP Opposition’s promise to support solar panels on the rooftops of rental properties. CEO Natalie Collard said Farmers…

Paul StarkMarch 15, 2024

Reality check: Renewables make farmers money media release

Reality check: Renewables make farmers money

Monday, 5 February 2024 Farmers came to Canberra today to send a message that renewable energy makes farmers money, as Farmers for Climate Action released polling showing big support for renewables in the regions. Regional polling of 687 residents across…

FCAFebruary 5, 2024

Farmers warmly welcome better choice of vehicles to Australia media release

Farmers warmly welcome better choice of vehicles to Australia

4 February 2024 Farmers warmly welcome better choice of vehicles to Australia Farmers for Climate Action has applauded the Federal Government for finally improving Australia’s fuel efficiency and vehicle pollution standards, a move which will increase customer choice and see…

FCAFebruary 5, 2024

Farmers welcome Community Engagement Review media release

Farmers welcome Community Engagement Review

2 February 2024 Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the release of the Dyer Community Engagement Review regarding transmission and renewable energy developments in regional areas. Farmers for Climate Action, representing more than 8000 farmers across Australia, particularly welcomes recommendations…

FCAFebruary 2, 2024

Farmers have their say: Net zero sector plans media release

Farmers have their say: Net zero sector plans

13 December 2023 Farmers have their say: Net zero sector plans Most Aussie farmers say climate change is the single greatest threat to their business, according to Farmers for Climate Action’s online survey on the Net Zero Sector Plan for Agriculture and…

FCADecember 13, 2023

“We can go our hardest”: Aussie farmers’ stories on world stage as Farmers for Climate Action heads to climate meeting media release

“We can go our hardest”: Aussie farmers’ stories on world stage as Farmers for Climate Action heads to climate meeting

7 December 2023 "We can go our hardest": Aussie farmers' stories on world stage as Farmers for Climate Action heads to climate meeting Farmers for Climate Action, an organisation representing more than 8000 Australian farmers, has launched a video at…

FCADecember 7, 2023

Water trigger win media release

Water trigger win

6 December 2023 Water trigger win Farmers for Climate Action welcomes expansion of the water trigger The biggest threats to farmers’ water security are climate change and fossil fuel projects Farmers for Climate Action had called for this and is…

FCADecember 6, 2023

Farmers praise improved nature repair bill without offsets media release

Farmers praise improved nature repair bill without offsets

6 December 2023 Farmers praise improved nature repair bill without offsets The passing of the Nature Repair Bill, with offsets removed, has been welcomed by Farmers for Climate Action The Bill paves the way for farmers to make drought-proof income…

FCADecember 6, 2023

NSW climate laws a strong step towards preserving farmers’ future media releaseUncategorized

NSW climate laws a strong step towards preserving farmers’ future

30 November 2023 NSW climate laws a strong step towards preserving farmers' future   Farmers for Climate Action, an organisation representing more than 8000 farmers across Australia including 3100 farmers in New South Wales, has welcomed the passing of the…

FCANovember 30, 2023

Farmers for Climate Action opposes coal waste injection into Australia’s largest underground water supply media release

Farmers for Climate Action opposes coal waste injection into Australia’s largest underground water supply

28 November 2023 Farmers for Climate Action opposes coal waste injection into Australia's largest underground water supply Farm groups oppose US coal giant Glencore’s plan to inject 110,000 tonnes of coal mine waste into Australia’s biggest underground water supply We…

FCANovember 28, 2023

Farmers: Have your say on the Net Zero Sector Plan for Agriculture media release

Farmers: Have your say on the Net Zero Sector Plan for Agriculture

16 November 2023 Farmers:  Have your say on the Net Zero Sector Plan for Agriculture Consultation on the Net Zero Plan for Agriculture and Land has begun Survey gives farmers the chance to be heard by the Federal Government Farmers…

FCANovember 16, 2023

NSW emissions reductions legislation the right move media release

NSW emissions reductions legislation the right move

Thursday 12 October 2023 Farmers for Climate Action, an organisation representing more than 8000 farmers across Australia, supports the New South Wales Government’s move to put its climate targets into law. “Farmers for Climate Action has long been calling for…

FCAOctober 12, 2023

Farmers workshop the bill-busting benefits of renewable energy media release

Farmers workshop the bill-busting benefits of renewable energy

22 Sep 2023 Farmers workshop the bill-busting benefits of renewable energy Farmers from across northern Victoria will come together at a series of free On-Farm Renewables workshops to hear about the benefits that renewable energy, storage and electrification can bring…

FCASeptember 22, 2023

Weather bureau confirms what farmers are already experiencing – it’s getting hot and dry media release

Weather bureau confirms what farmers are already experiencing – it’s getting hot and dry

19 September 2023 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 officially facing an El Niño…

FCASeptember 19, 2023

Farmers for Climate Action welcomes new CEO, Natalie Collard media release

Farmers for Climate Action welcomes new CEO, Natalie Collard

24 August 2023 Farmers for Climate Action welcomes new CEO, Natalie Collard   Farmers for Climate Action has appointed Natalie Collard to the position of CEO, following an extensive executive recruitment process.  Ms Collard joins Farmers for Climate Action to…

FCAAugust 24, 2023

Climate change pushes farm insurance through the roof media release

Climate change pushes farm insurance through the roof

14 August 2023 Climate change pushes farm insurance through the roof   Farmers for Climate Action, an organisation representing more than 8000 Australian farmers, says two recent insurance reports have laid bare the rising cost of climate change inaction. Research…

FCAAugust 14, 2023

Farmers welcome draft rule changes for transmission projects media release

Farmers welcome draft rule changes for transmission projects

10 August 2023 Farmers welcome draft rule changes for transmission projects Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed draft rule changes dealing with how transmission companies interact with farmers. Farmers for Climate Action, representing 8000 farmers across Australia, has long argued…

FCAAugust 10, 2023

Farmers for Climate Action elects new Chair media release

Farmers for Climate Action elects new Chair

19 July 2023 Farmers for Climate Action elects new Chair   The Farmers for Climate Action Board has elected long time board member Brett Hall as its new Chair, following the resignation of current Chair Charlie Prell. Mr Prell has…

FCAJuly 20, 2023

Farmers welcome first National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture media release

Farmers welcome first National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture

13 July 2023 Farmers welcome first National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed the first National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture, signed by all state and federal agriculture Ministers today. Farmers for Climate…

FCAJuly 13, 2023

Farmers already preparing for likely supercharged El Nino conditions climate changemedia release

Farmers already preparing for likely supercharged El Nino conditions

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…

FCAJuly 12, 2023

Farmers for Climate Action opposes offsets in Nature Market Repair Bill media release

Farmers for Climate Action opposes offsets in Nature Market Repair Bill

23 June 2023 Farmers for Climate Action opposes offsets in Nature Repair Market Bill Farmers for Climate Action supports the Federal Government’s Nature Repair Market Bill providing it is amended to not allow biodiversity offsets. The organisation, which now represents…

FCAJune 23, 2023

Search underway for new Farmers for Climate Action CEO media release

Search underway for new Farmers for Climate Action CEO

19 June 2023 Search underway for a new Farmers for Climate Action CEO Farmers for Climate Action CEO Fiona Davis is leaving after five years with the organisation, to pursue another opportunity and spend more time with family. “After five…

FCAJune 22, 2023

Climate change hurting rural Australians and national security climate changemedia release

Climate change hurting rural Australians and national security

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…

FCAJune 14, 2023

Farmers for Climate Action board welcomes Brett Hosking media release

Farmers for Climate Action board welcomes Brett Hosking

13 June 2023 Farmers for Climate Action board welcomes Brett Hosking Farmers for Climate Action is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brett Hosking to its board. Mr Hosking is a fifth generation farmer who was Chair of Grain Growers…

FCAJune 13, 2023

New course to teach farmers about carbon, climate change and drought media release

New course to teach farmers about carbon, climate change and drought

18 May 2023 New course to teach farmers about carbon, climate change and drought Farmers are being invited to apply for an Australian first: a series of free online science and communication workshops that would normally be worth hundreds of…

FCAMay 18, 2023

Farmers welcome help to cut emissions climate changemedia release

Farmers welcome help to cut emissions

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…

FCAMay 10, 2023

Fuel efficiency standards will help Australians save money media release

Fuel efficiency standards will help Australians save money

19 April 2023 Fuel efficiency standards will help regional Australians save money   Farmers for Climate Action has welcomed news the Federal Government plans to introduce new fuel efficiency standards for Australia as part of a broader electric vehicle strategy.…

FCAApril 19, 2023

Farmers want on-ground help to reduce emissions and maintain profitability media release

Farmers want on-ground help to reduce emissions and maintain profitability

14 March 2023 Farmers want on-ground help to reduce emissions and maintain profitability   Farmers for Climate Action has called for Federal Government funding for more on ground staff and programs teaching farmers about carbon and climate, as it releases…

FCAApril 3, 2023

Protecting animals from heat, floods and other climate change impacts media release

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…

FCAApril 3, 2023

Farmers for Climate Action welcome moves to limit offsets media release

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…

FCAMarch 27, 2023

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

FCAFebruary 25, 2023

Farmers welcome NSW EPA consideration of climate change media release

Farmers welcome NSW EPA consideration of climate change

20 January 2023 Farmers welcome NSW EPA consideration of climate change   Farmers for Climate Action, an organisation with a network of more than 2900 farmers across NSW, has welcomed the release of the NSW EPA Climate Change Policy and…

FCAJanuary 23, 2023

Farmers support carbon credit review findings, but question contradictions and holes in the review media release

Farmers support carbon credit review findings, but question contradictions and holes in the review

9 January 2023 Farmers support carbon credit review findings, but question contradictions and holes in the review Farmers for Climate Action welcomes today’s release of the Chubb Review into Australia’s carbon credit scheme, and calls on the Federal Government to…

FCAJanuary 11, 2023

NSW commitment to reduce emissions by 70% by 2035 will help Australian farmers media release

NSW commitment to reduce emissions by 70% by 2035 will help Australian farmers

23 December 2022 NSW commitment to reduce emissions by 70% by 2035 will help Australian farmers   Farmers for Climate Action (FCA), an organisation representing 7,500 Australian farmers, welcomes the NSW Government’s announcement that it will reduce emissions by 70%…

FCAJanuary 5, 2023

Farmers for Climate Action respond to Federal Environment legislation amendments media release

Farmers for Climate Action respond to Federal Environment legislation amendments

12 December 2022 Farmers for Climate Action respond to Federal Environment legislation amendments Farmers for Climate Action, a group representing more than 7500 farmers has welcomed the Federal Government’s move to strengthen conservation laws.   “The new EPBC Act amendment…

FCADecember 12, 2022

Farmers keen to further reduce emissions; request help to do so media release

Farmers keen to further reduce emissions; request help to do so

14 November 2022 Farmers are calling for greater face-to-face support and information to take action on-farm to reduce emissions, in a new poll today by Farmers for Climate Action. Farmers for Climate Action, an organisation representing more than 7000 Australian…

FCANovember 14, 2022