Overview
This learning module unpacks some of the practices that can be adopted by livestock producers to reduce emissions and boost productivity. The module focuses on emission avoidance, carbon sequestration and carbon trading options.
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.Â
Learning outcomes
After completing module 4 it is anticipated that you will be able to:
- Link emissions reduction management practices with your own business goals
- Link carbon sequestration management practices with your own business goals
- Identify at least 3 emissions reduction and/or carbon sequestration management practices to be further investigated for implementation within your farming operation
- Determine the pros and cons of carbon trading for your farming business
Training package Content
Section 1
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
Making more from sheep, Australian Wool Innovation and Meat & Livestock Australia
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
MLA Grazing management information
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
Training package Content
Training package Includes
- 15 Items
- 7 Quizzes
- Training package Certificate