Carbon 101

Overview

This module will provide foundational information about carbon farming and greenhouse gases relevant to agriculture (including the carbon cycle), as well as give you an understanding of the language of carbon.

Additional resources and further reading are available in the Materials tab.

Learning objectives

At the completion of this module, users will:

have improved carbon literacy and better understand the language of carbon
understand what greenhouse gases are, and how they are produced and cycle in a farming system
understand what is meant by carbon farming, carbon neutral and climate neutral
understand how to start to improve your carbon performance.

Carbon eLearning Glossary

Other resources:

Understanding carbon and emissions, Agriculture Victoria

Making cents of carbon and emissions on farm, Agriculture Victoria

Australian Beef Sustainability Framework

Sheep Sustainability Framework

A farmer’s handbook to on-farm carbon management, AgriFutures Australia

Managing livestock to reduce methane emissions, NSW Department of Primary Industries

Future Feed, MLA, CSIRO & James Cook University
(lowering methane emissions from livestock using Asparagopsis)

Climate Clever Beef Publications, Future Beef

Carbon Neutral Grazier Network, Future Beef

More beef from pastures, Meat & Livestock Australia

Profitable grazing systems, Meat & Livestock Australia

Australian good meat, Meat & Livestock Australia

The Australian Red Meat Industry’s Carbon Neutral by 2030 Roadmap, Meat & Livestock Australia

Supporting carbon neutral red meat production – catalogue of products and services

National Livestock Methane Program

Legumes Hub

Energy Smart Farming

Farm Nutrient Loss Index

Soil Quality

MLA Grazing management information

Dung beetles

CSIRO LOOC-C tool - quickly assess options on the land for certain projects offered under Australia's federal carbon emissions programme, the Emissions Reduction Fund

Emissions reduction fund methods

Australian Carbon Industry Code of Conduct

Training package Content

Introduction

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Introductory survey – Carbon 101

Section 1

Carbon farming – sinking the source of climate change 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge – Carbon farming

Section 2

The greenhouse effect

Greenhouse gases in agriculture

Understanding carbon dioxide equivalents 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge – What are greenhouse gases?

Section 3

Sources – Where do GHGs come from in a livestock production system?

Methane

Carbon dioxide

Nitrous oxide 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge – Where do GHGs come from in a livestock production system?

Section 4

Net zero, carbon neutral and climate neutral explained 1 quiz

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Test your knowledge – Net zero, arbon neutral and climate neutral explained

Conclusion

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Wrap up survey – Carbon 101

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About Instructor

MLA, Greenham & Pinion Advisory

The development of this eLearning module was supported by Greenham with content developed by Pinion Advisory and reviewed by producers from Greenham’s supply chain. MLA’s purpose is to foster the long-term prosperity of the Australian red meat and livestock industry by investing in research and marketing activities. Through it's subsidiary companies, MLA also accelerates innovation across the value chain and delivers the industry’s integrity and on-farm quality assurance programs. Care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in all eLearning modules. However, MLA cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained in the training packages. You should make your own enquiries before making decisions concerning your interests. MLA accepts no liability for any losses incurred if you rely solely on this material and excludes all liability as a result of reliance by any person on such information or advice. Apart from any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, all rights are expressly reserved. Requests for further authorisation should be directed to the Content Manager, PO Box 1961, North Sydney, NSW 2059 or info@mla.com.au. © Meat & Livestock Australia 2020 ABN 39 081 678 364. MLA acknowledges the matching funds provided by the Australian Government to support the research and development detailed in this eLearning module.

3 Training packages

Overview

Learning objectives

Training package Content

Introduction

About Instructor

MLA, Greenham & Pinion Advisory

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