DEBATE has erupted over a carbon neutral accreditation scheme run by the Australian Government, after dozens of companies and one of the country’s biggest carbon aggregators announced they were exiting the scheme…Read More
Eric Barker, May 28, 2025
IN this episode podcast host Kerry Lonergan catches up with Dr Frank Mitloehner, in a deep-dive into the beef industry’s climate impact, the importance of accurate accounting methodologies and why the livestock industry needs to be a strong voice in the climate debate…Read More
Sheep Central, May 23, 2025
A MERINO wool grower grazing sheep on a solar farm will be a guest speaker at the New Energy Expo in Narrabri on 26 March…Read More
Sheep Central, March 14, 2025
SIX major banks from the United States have announced they are walking away from a global organisation aimed at aligning them on targets to reach net zero emissions by 2050…Read More
Sheep Central, January 20, 2025
AUSTRALIA’s carbon market has softened in recent weeks after going over $40 for the first time in three years last month…Read More
Eric Barker, December 13, 2024
TAKING animals off landscapes is unlikely to reduce emissions or regenerate forests, according to a leading European ecological researcher…Read More
A GROUP of agricultural organisations from across the globe, including the National Farmers’ Federation, is calling on global leaders to recognise the essential role of farming in efforts to mitigate climate change…Read More
Sheep Central, November 20, 2024
MORE land is being converted from livestock farming to forestry in New Zealand than is recommended to meet the country’s greenhouse gas emission targets…Read More
Sheep Central, November 1, 2024
THE Federal Government has announced plans for the development of new carbon methodologies, as the carbon industry awaits the development of one methodology that has been years in the making…Read More
Sheep Central, October 30, 2024
AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation has received federal funding to develop an environmental and greenhouse gas insetting framework for wool growers, enabling carbon emission reductions within the textile supply chain…Read More
Sheep Central, October 25, 2024
FORMER CSIRO scientist Walter Jehne has emphasised an urgent need to regenerate the earth’s “soil carbon sponge” and the integral role livestock can play in enhancing soil health and water retention…Read More
James Nason, October 23, 2024
In this episode of The Weekly Grill, Kerry Lonergan sat down with international economist and political theorist, Ralph Schoellhammer following his presentation at the BeefEx grainfed industry conference in Brisbane…Read More
Sheep Central, October 21, 2024