These projects include North Central CMA’s Climate Positive Farming Initiative, delivering $1.8 million to the region.
The project will partner with the agricultural sector to encourage the adoption of more sustainable farming practices, by providing information on carbon and climate incentives, promoting best practices in regenerative agriculture, and focusing on innovation and soil health.
North Central CMA will partner with farmers, communities, First Nations People, universities, and industry by establishing climate adaptation plans for farmers, and running education programs around improving soil health and efficient land management.
This project demonstrates our continued commitment to supporting a more sustainable and climate-smart sector, while supporting our farmers.
Many of these 54 projects are in regions that are experiencing or are prone to droughts or floods, with 17 supporting climate adaptation.
The projects are funded under the Natural Heritage Trust’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Program and will seek to build on local knowledge, targeting what is most needed, from improving soil health, combatting land degradation and improving water-use efficiency to farm-management planning and revegetation.
Activities such as on-farm demonstrations and workshops will increase awareness and adoption by farmers and landholders.
The Climate-Smart Agriculture Program runs over five years from 2023 to 2028. For a full list of projects and to learn more visit: agriculture.gov.au/climate-smart
QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BENDIGO, LISA CHESTERS MP:
“I’ve heard from farmers across the Bendigo electorate who are feeling the full effect of recent drought conditions.
“This is a significant investment that will help local farmers adopt climate-smart farming practices, delivering better outcomes for rural communities and the environment.
“Our Government is committed to supporting local farmers and landowners by helping them become more sustainable and adaptable without compromising on productivity.”
QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO NORTH CENTRAL CMA CEO, BRAD DRUST:
“This project puts practical solutions directly in the paddock, with on-ground trials, the latest information, and advice from experts to help improve soil health and reduce on-farm emissions.
“Additionally, we will partner with First Nations People to develop unique climate adaptation plans and potential on-ground trials that integrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge.”
