The Aussie Ag Update

Carbon Shortcuts: episode 4 of 4!

In the fourth and final episode of Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture, hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon pick Professor Richard Eckard’s brain one last time about all things carbon in agriculture. It has been a learning journey for all the challenges and opportunities in addressing carbon emissions within agriculture. The carbon series may be concluding, but it serves as a starting point for ongoing conversations and deeper exploration of carbon-related issues (and opportunities) in agriculture. This final episode wraps up with a focus on the following:  The ‘transition zone’  * Exploring tools and opportunities for farmers * Hurdles in adoption and implementation  * Due diligence in toxicology * The biggest lessons so far from Australia's carbon journey Series sponsor This series is sponsored by Ruminati, an online emissions calculator created by farmers for farmers. You can learn more about their solution here [https://ruminati.com.au/], show notes or by listening to all episodes in the 4 part series, plus a bonus episode with Ruminati founder, Bobby Miller. Disclaimer: The information shared as part of this carbon series is general in nature. We're asking questions of Professor Richard Eckard. And he's providing his insights from his expertise. Humans of Agriculture doesn't endorse any of his views as part of this. They're really designed to just be conversation starters. And if you want to get more information, please reach out to specialists and experts in the carbon space.

Carbon Shortcuts: A Q&A with Ruminati Co-Founder & Farmer Bobby Miller

In this BONUS episode of Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture, host Oli Le Lievre is joined by Bobby Miller, farmer and co-founder of Ruminati. Ruminati is an online emissions calculator helping producers across Australia track and validate on-farm climate action across the supply chain. "Farmers are at the forefront of climate change and have a critical role to play in reducing emissions and building a sustainable future." - Bobby Miller Join us as we explore the origins of Ruminati, how it works, the challenges faced by farmers, and the future potential in this space. Series sponsor This series is sponsored by Ruminati, an online emissions calculator created by farmers for farmers. You can learn more about their solution here [https://ruminati.com.au/], show notes or by listening to episodes 1-4 in the series. Disclaimer: The information shared as part of this carbon series is general in nature. We're asking questions of Bobby Miller and he's providing his insights from his experience in developing Ruminati. Humans of Agriculture doesn't endorse any of his views as part of this. They're really designed to just be conversation starters. And if you want to get more information, please reach out to specialists and experts in the carbon space.

Carbon Shortcuts episode 3 of 4 with Prof. Richard Eckard

Welcome to episode 3 of “Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture”, where hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon uncover more key learnings shared by Professor Richard Eckard, the expert in carbon.  The discussion revolves around the opportunities for farmers on their land and sheds light on unexplored areas of the agricultural supply chain. They also answer audience questions and discuss the industry's progress in reducing its carbon footprint. * Agricultural supply chain carbon targets and reduction actions  * The differing roles between the private and government sectors * The different classes and variations of emissions  * Greenhouse gas accounting frameworks  * How farmers can begin to get involved in carbon projects/markets  This series is sponsored by Ruminati, an online emissions calculator created by farmers for farmers. You can learn more about their solution in the show notes or by listening to episodes 1 and 2 in the 4 part series.  Disclaimer: The information shared as part of this carbon series is general in nature. We're asking questions of Professor Richard Eckard. And he's providing his insights from his expertise. Humans of Agriculture doesn't endorse any of his views as part of this. They're really designed to just be conversation starters. And if you want to get more information, please reach out to specialists and experts in the carbon space.

Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture (Episode 2 of 4)

In this episode of, Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture, hosts Oli Le Lievre and Sam Noon are joined by Professor Richard Eckard from the University of Melbourne. The discussion revolves around the different types of carbon markets, the distinction between offsetting and insetting, and the emergence of biodiversity credits.  * The difference between the Voluntary and Compliance Markets * The different Participants and Trades in each market * The revenue potential and investment required to be involved in carbon projects * and Shifting focus from Carbon to the emergence of Biodiversity and understanding the emerging opportunity This series is sponsored by Ruminati, an online emissions calculator created by farmers for farmers. You can learn more about their solution here [https://ruminati.com.au/] show notes or by listening to our bonus episodes after episodes 3 and 4. Disclaimer: The information shared as part of this carbon series is general in nature. We're asking questions of Professor Richard Eckard. And he's providing his insights from his expertise. Humans of Agriculture doesn't endorse any of his views as part of this. They're really designed to just be conversation starters. And if you want to get more information, please reach out to specialists and experts in the carbon space.

Carbon Shortcuts: An introduction to all things Carbon in Aussie Agriculture (Episode 1 of 4)

In this episode, Oli Le Lievre and Samantha Noon embark on a journey to explore the carbon space in Australian agriculture.  They are joined by Professor Richard Eckard, a renowned expert in climate and agriculture, to shed light on key concepts like carbon neutrality and net zero.  The conversation covers Australia's emission reduction goals, the choice of baseline years, and the differences between net zero and carbon neutral. Across this series we aim to demystify the carbon space and shed light on the challenges and opportunities it presents. Key areas covered: * Understanding Australia's emission reduction targets & how they have been set * Baseline years and carbon neutrality * Carbon Neutral vs Net Zero vs Climate Neutral * Various other environmental claims * The challenge  & opportunity for carbon neutrality in Agriculture This series is sponsored by Ruminati, an online emissions calculator created by farmers for farmers. You can learn more about their solution here [https://ruminati.com.au/] show notes or by listening to our bonus episodes after episodes 3 and 4. Disclaimer: The information shared as part of this carbon series is general in nature. We're asking questions of Professor Richard Eckard. And he's providing his insights from his expertise. Humans of Agriculture doesn't endorse any of his views as part of this. They're really designed to just be conversation starters. And if you want to get more information, please reach out to specialists and experts in the carbon space.