Farmers are on the frontline of climate change. This means more droughts, more wild and unpredictable weather, making it harder to live on the land. The good news is that they’re not alone.

Beside almost every farmer is a climate-smart, ever-loyal farm dog.

This Dog Day, 26 August, we’re paying tribute to the unsung heroes of Australia’s farm yards: our farm dogs.

We’re calling on farmers – and their supporters – to share pics of their four-legged farmhands with the hashtag #paws4climate over the next month. Bonus points if you tell us how your dog is helping you in the fight for climate action: with a lick on the hand when you need it, as a low-cost, low-input farm helper, or …? 

We’ll be shortlisting some of the best, and you’ll get a chance to vote for your favourite farm dog on our website. The top 12 are going to be featured in our 2021 calendar!

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If I promise to be good, Banjo takes me for an afternoon walk. Sometimes we even go off-leash.

#noonbahstation #outbacklife #paws4climate #koolie #kooliesofinstagram #experiencelongreach #westernqld #outbackqueensland #longreachshire #travelgram #kuntrygram #westernqueensland #thisisqueensland #visit_qld #australiagram #seeaustralia #outbackaustralia
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Happy dog day! This farm Lab supports #paws4climate as she likes nothing better than mild weather, a dam to swim and a damp hole to lay in. The temperature is only 20C today and she is already feeling the heat! Let’s dial down the heat for our pets by ⬇️ GHG emissions. ...

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#viewfromtheland #rurallife #rurallifestyle #farmlife #countryliving #theland #australiancattledog #bluey #bluecattledog #loyalcompanion #cattlefarm #cattlefarming #mobble #agriculture #australianagriculture #ruralphoto #abcmyphoto #thankafarmer #ringerswestern #amansbestfriend #canonphotography #paws4climate
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~ Blue dog at her happiest ~ tongue out, grass in her mouth & eating cow poo...
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#bluecattledog #cattledog #bluey #australiancattledog #australiancattledogsofinstagram #workingdog #mansbestfriend #heelerdog #happydog #dogontheland #thankafarmer #loyal #agriculture #australianagriculture #rurallife #rural #ruralphotographer #happiness #inthemoment #raw_country #canonphotography #paws4climate
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Friday feels...knocking off early......
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#bluecattledog #bluey #healer #knockofffromwork #australiancattledog #mansbestfriend #farmlife #abcmyphoto #landline #viewfromtheland #farmlifeaustralia #everythingaustralian #mobble #agriculture_aust #agriculture #cattlefarm #rurallife #rural #kickinupdustco #canonphotography #canonaustralia #capturethemoment #collectmomentsnotthings #animalportraits #thisiscountryaustralia #paws4climate
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It`s good to have a couple of mates to help when you`re out checking where the rain has been. #paws4climate #outbackqueensland #noonbahstation ...

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It is the fight of our generation, any wonder our Kelpies are on the job? #stopadani #stopadanicoalmine #farmersforclimateaction #climateaction #climateactionnow #parisagreement #kelpiesagainstcoal #puppiesagainstpollies #galilleeblockade #notoadani #climatechangeisreal #savethegreatbarrierreef #nonewcoal #endcoal #frontlineactiononcoal #yaleprogramonclimatechangecommunication #upholdparisagreement #notocoal #climatejustice #actonclimate #healthyfuture #u21sdgweek #landrightsnotminingrights #timetochose #paws4climate #dogsforfuture ...

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No to giving our precious water to mining! #stoptheloan #stopadani #galilleeblockade #kelpiesagainstcoal #kelpiesagainstpollies #climateactionnow #climateaction #climatechangeisreal #yaleprogramonclimatechangecommunication #stopadanicoalmine #nonewcoal #renewableenergy #solarcitizens #nomining #upholdparisagreement #parisagreement #frontlineactiononcoal #farmersforclimateaction #notocoal #climatejustice #actonclimate #healthyfuture #waterislife #u21sdgweek #timetochose #landrightsnotminingrights #paws4climate #dogsforfuture ...

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#Repost @verdantproduce. Thank you for sharing this great picture! #paws4climate
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Concerned hounds with their crazy owner posing for real climate action! #paws4climate
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We completely agree with Christopher and Molly the koolie cross rescue dog, there is no planet B! #paws4climate #climateaction

Thank you for sharing this gorgeous picture @keholberton.

#paws4climate #farmersforclimateaction
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Thanks for the #paws4climate pic @agzero2030! 🐕🐶🌞🌱

Dog Day may be over, but we still want to see all your #paws4climate pics.

By sharing your photos with us your dog may become part of our 2021 calendar.

Follow the link in our bio for more information.
#Repost @agzero2030

Happy dog day! This farm Lab supports #paws4climate as she likes nothing better than mild weather, a dam to swim and a damp hole to lay in. The temperature is only 20C today and she is already feeling the heat! Let’s dial down the heat for our pets by ⬇️ GHG emissions.
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We still want to see your #paws4climate pics!

Tag us in your pictures and use #paws4climate, and your four legged friend could feature in our 2021 calendar!

Thanks to @angusemmottphotography for this brilliant picture of Banjo.

#Repost @angusemmottphotography
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Banjo’s specialty swimming stroke - the doggy paddle.

#canon #canonaustralia #noonbahstation #paws4climate #koolie #koolies #kooliedog #kooliesofinstagram #dogsofi̇nstagram #kooliesofaustralia #outbacklife #experiencelongreach #animalphotography #westernqld #australianoutback #outbackqueensland #visit_qld #australiangeographic #thisisqueensland #australiagram #australia_shotz #natgeoaustralia #austtravellermag #seeaustralia #travelgramaustralia #unlimitedaustralia

All images for sale. Email [email protected] for enquiries.
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Dog Day may be over, but we still want to see your #paws4climate pics!

Share with us your favourite dog photos, and our favourites will then be voted on to go into our 2021 calendar!

#paws4climate #farmersforclimateaction #aussiefarmers #farmdogs #dogsofinsta
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We’d love to see your #paws4climate photos this Dog Day! Post a photo of your dog using #paws4climate and tag us!

Dusty here is a seasoned climate campaigner, attending rallies in Canberra and always fighting for a low carbon future.

To enter the calendar competition as well, follow the link in our bio.

#farmersforclimateaction #farmdogs #dogsofinstagram #aussiefarmers #paws4climate
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#Repost @woodstockflour. Thank you for sharing such a gorgeous #paws4climate picture of Jip with us.

There is still plenty of time to share your #paws4climate picture with us for a chance for your dog to feature in our 2021 calendar.
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Good lookin’ boy 🐕 Jip knows what’s up ➡️ #pawsforclimate #farmersforclimateaction @farmersforclimateaction #cleanenergy
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Today is #DogDay, a day to appreciate the love and value that dogs bring to our daily lives. Beside almost every farmer is a climate-smart, ever-loyal farm dog.

To celebrate our favourite four-legged farmhands, we are calling on farmers and supporters to share pictures of their best dog pictures with #paws4climate over the next month. Bonus points if you tell us how your dog is helping you in the fight for climate action!

Lilly here has watched the climate changing over the last 14 years, and thinks it’s about we got some serious climate policy.

We’ll be shortlisting some of the best, and you’ll get a chance to vote for your favourite farm dog on our website. The top 12 are going to be featured in our 2021 calendar!

To enter the calendar photo competition, make sure to use #paws4climate, tag us in the picture and upload a copy to our website (in case we miss it due to privacy settings)

Follow the links in our bio to enter.

#farmersforclimateaction #aussiefarmers #paws4climate #climateaction #dogsofinstagram #farmdogs
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Are you excited for Part 1 of our Regional Horizons Summit tomorrow? Flossy certainly is.

Professor Lesley Hughes, Climate Council and Macquarie University, will provide an overview of the climate change science in Australia, while Russell Mehmet, Willis Towers Watson, will help us to understand the future outlook for insurance, in particular farm insurance in light of climate change.

Follow the link in our bio to upcoming events to RSVP if you haven’t already! #paws4climate
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Tess fully supports the NFF and their net zero by 2050 target. You can too by signing our #netzeropetition calling for Scott Morrison to do the same (link in bio).

You have all month to share with us your #paws4climate photos! Our favourites will be voted on, with the winners making up our 2021 calendar.

#paws4climate #dogsofinstagram #farmersforclimateaction #aussiefarmers #farmdogsofinstagram #farmdog #climateaction
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Vote for your favourite #paws4climate photos. The winners will be part of our 2021 calendar!

Thank you to everyone who shared with us their photos of their furry farm hands. We received so many adorable photos, but we had to narrow it down to a handful for voting.

Visit the link in our bio to choose your favourites!

#farmingforever #pws4climate #climateaction #aussiefarms #farmdogs #aussieworkingdogs
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Freddy here loves his home in far western NSW and knows that looking after it mean tackling climate change.

Thank you @anikamolesworth for sharing such a lovely #paws4climate picture.

Have you signed the petition calling on Scott Morrison for net zero emissions by 2050? Follow the link in our bio to read what Anika is asking the prime minister to do and to add your voice.

Phot credit: Klorane

#netzeropetition #aussiefarmers #farmdogs #dogsofinstagram #farmingforever
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Thank you @hallygrammer for sharing this fantastic picture of Lucky!

There is still plenty of time to share your #paws4climate photos with us and have your dog feature in our 2021 calendar. Follow the link in our bio for more information 🐕
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`Lucky` waiting patiently on the farm ute.

#paws4climate #farmlife #farmingforever #kelpie
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Our 2021 #paws4climate calendar is available for purchase! 🐕

Follow the link in our bio to buy a calendar that will support our work in the New Year.

Every month there are beautiful farm dogs who are passionate about climate action.

Buy one today!

#farmdogs #aussiefarmers #farmdogsofinstagram #farmdoglife #climateaction #farmingforever
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We still want to see your #paws4climate photos!

Share your favourite farm dog photos using #paws4climate or send it to us using the link in our bio.

Sir Roy here is passionate about the benefits of a wind farm for the wider community.

#farmingforever #farmersforclimateaction #dogsofinstagram #farmdog #aussiefarmers
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Here are Banjo and Maple showing their #paws4climate 🐾🐾 Do you know a farm dog? Apply for our photo comp on our website (via the link in our bio). The top 12 pics will feature in our 2021 calendar 🗓🗓 ...

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Dust storm near Broken Hill NSW, 18th January 2019.

#Duststorm #grit #drought #rain #ClimateAction #climatechange #auspol #ClimateStrike #climatereality #climatechangeisreal #climate #climatejustice #actonclimate #climateaction #paws4climate farmersforclimateaction
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Kitty Schiansky and Tony Farrell
Black Hill, South Australia have submitted this pic of their maremmas. Kitty writes: "After a big night keeping the sheep and chickens safe from foxes, our two maremma flock guardians, Banksy (mother) and Bruno (daughter) like to laze around. Banksy was a pregnant rescue dog. "We have a small scale subsistence farm and are off grid with power and rely on rain as our only source of water. (Our waterless composting toilet really helps with this) .
Keeping these dogs is a sustainable way to manage potential threats to our livestock and also keeps the kangaroos and rabbits away from the native food and fruit trees and gardens.
"They are also good therapy as they give us their unconditional love when we need a furry cuddle and laughter with their antics.
"Originally coming from a snow covered Italian region we thought they may not acclimatise but their thick woollen coats reflect the sun’s heat and they are often out in the wildest winter conditions without fear. The worst thing is the regular deprickling I must do every couple of weeks.
"I personally have been banging the climate action drum for about 10 years and these girls are an important part of our farm family and help us live a low carbon lifestyle." #paws4climate
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Today we're at Parliament House with an amazing group of farmers from right across Australia 🙌

They're here sharing their climate-smart farming stories with politicians from all sides, and talking about how we can work together for a prosperous future for Australian ag!

These farmers are undertaking our Climate-Smart Farming Scholarship - they're an amazing group of producers, leading the way in their farm businesses and in their communities.

#farmingforever #australianag #aussiefarmer #agriculture #RuralAussieFarmers #farmersforclimateaction
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Today were at Parliament House with an amazing group of farmers from right across Australia 🙌

Theyre here sharing their climate-smart farming stories with politicians from all sides, and talking about how we can work together for a prosperous future for Australian ag!

These farmers are undertaking our Climate-Smart Farming Scholarship - theyre an amazing group of producers, leading the way in their farm businesses and in their communities.

#farmingforever #australianag #aussiefarmer #agriculture #ruralaussiefarmers #farmersforclimateaction

FCA and Vets for Climate Action are coming to Northern NSW to chat about how climate change affects the welfare of livestock and how we can best ensure our animals have healthy and productive futures 🐮🐷🐔

Join us next week in Wingham, Dorrigo, Grafton or Lismore to hear some valuable information and meet with likeminded people over some food. RSVP here: farmersforclimateaction.org.au/portfolio/protecting-our-livestock/
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FCA and Vets for Climate Action are coming to Northern NSW to chat about how climate change affects the welfare of livestock and how we can best ensure our animals have healthy and productive futures 🐮🐷🐔

Join us next week in Wingham, Dorrigo, Grafton or Lismore to hear some valuable information and meet with likeminded people over some food. RSVP here: https://farmersforclimateaction.org.au/portfolio/protecting-our-livestock/

We need to protect our people and our food supply by reducing our climate pollution.

As the Federal Government pushes ahead with its key climate policy, the Safeguard Mechanism, we want to ensure farmers won’t be forced to clean up the mess for big polluters.

Sign the ‘safeguard open letter’ today by going to our website.
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This video from Juice Media really spells out why the proposed Safeguard Mechanism is a crock. It must be redesigned a lot if it's do any good in reducing emissions... www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrkE_VaMD4k

We need to protect our people and our food supply by reducing our climate pollution.

As the Federal Government pushes ahead with its key climate policy, the Safeguard Mechanism, we want to ensure farmers won’t be forced to clean up the mess for big polluters.

Sign the open letter today.

farmersforclimateaction.org.au/portfolio/safeguard_openletter/
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Then you need to push for right to farm legislation or the weight of money from mining companies will push you off your farms

Labor's climate policies are just smoke and mirrors while their corporate donors open up massive new fossil fuel projects. Offsets are largely scams that allow polluters to continue polluting. Real climate action would include net zero before 2035, ending all subsidies for fossil fuel corporations and banning all new fossil fuel projects. Albanese is doing none of that. Instead he is peddling a BS offset scheme, giving massive government subsidies to multinational fossil fuel corporations and backing massive new fossil fuel projects.

Signed.

Our 'Farming Forever' report released yesterday calls for more on-ground staff and programs delivering farmers education on climate and carbon.

The report puts forward a plan for a national climate and agriculture policy, based on a major survey of more than 600 farmers and round table discussions with leading ag stakeholders.

The report outlines that the vast majority of farmers want to reduce emissions and many want to sell carbon credits, but don’t know how to do so.

Read more here: www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-11859325/Knowledge-gap-farmers-carbon-market.html
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Caryn Fitzgerald Your lack of understanding of the climate crisis issue and how many farming organisations and farmers are supporting changes for climate action is astounding. It appears farmer ‘activism’, as you put it’ on climate change is more ingrained across Australia than just Farmers for Climate Action. Why? Because they understand how much it is going to affect them and the health of their farms (plants and livestock), and their profit margin. The 32 farming organisations which make up the National Farmers Federation, including Farmers for Climate Action, all follow the federation’s Climate Change Policy. Link attached. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://nff.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01...

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  1. There are two steps for entering the competition:
    a. Entries are to be made on either Instagram, Twitter or Facebook using #paws4climate and tagging Farmers for Climate Action (Twitter: @farmingforever, Facebook and Instagram: Farmers for Climate Action); and
    b. Uploading a high resolution version of the image to our website (here).
  2. You may enter the competition more than once, but Farmers for Climate Action will only select one of your photos for the shortlist.
  3. By submitting photos to the competition, you give Farmers for Climate Action the right to use the photos in social media posts, the calendar, the website and for any other purpose after the closure of the competition.
  4. If your image is selected to be in the Farmers for Climate Action 2021 calendar, you will receive a free calendar.
  5. Entries to the photo competition close at 5pm 21 October 2020.
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