A $39 million, 5-year national Low Emissions Intensity Farming Systems (LEIFS) initiative is set to demonstrate the benefits of monitoring, managing and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) accounts at the farm scale. It will include practical options to manage emissions risks and identify which GHG markets and sustainability credentialing schemes align with their goals. The project

What could productive, resilient, and sustainable farming systems look like in Australia by 2050? This is the question the Ag2050 Scenarios Report, spanning land-based farming, forestry, aquaculture and fisheries, aims to answer through exploring the significant trends, risks and opportunities facing Australian agriculture. With growing threats of climate change, net zero mandates, rising geopolitical uncertainty,

Australian agriculture is fundamentally export-oriented, with more than 70% of the value of production destined for international markets. Trade supports both farmgate returns through access to premium markets and reduced input costs via global supply chains.  Amidst a volatile global trade environment shaped by renewed United States (US) protectionist policies, Australian agriculture faces both significant

Agriculture is both a contributor to climate change and a powerful part of the solution. With new disclosure standards and growing market expectations, farmers and agribusinesses are under pressure to adapt – but also well placed to lead. RSM has recently released an article exploring how climate-related risk is reshaping the operating environment for producers,

Today, the Global Farm Metric (GFM) launched a new report sharing the results from farm trials across 23 countries and six continents. It reveals how a shared sustainability framework can transform the way we measure and value progress in agriculture. The GFM’s report brings together insights from two years of field trials involving smallholders, large-scale

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute has today announced the release the Australian sustainable finance taxonomy – an historic step towards aligning investment with the nation’s net zero ambitions. The Australian taxonomy provides a clear, science-based classification system for green and transition finance, tailored to Australia’s unique economic and environmental context. It offers financial institutions and

Climate extremes, shifting expectations, and global dynamics are reshaping the foundations of Australian agriculture. In a world where the old rules no longer apply, how can the sector prepare for what’s next? This week, the Australian Farm Institute released a landmark edition of the Farm Policy Journal, developed in collaboration with CSIRO’s Ag2050 initiative. This

Australia has a diverse agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector, producing a range of food, fibre and feed products. The ever-evolving landscape is marked by regulatory complexities, supply chain disruptions, environmental, social and governance imperatives, and geopolitical tensions. his evolving landscape and the supply chain pressures of recent years has led to a study by Agrifutures

The race to a $100 billion Australian agriculture industry by 2030 is on. And for the first time, Woolworths and the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) are seeking the nation’s most innovative minds to lead the charge.  Joining forces to launch the AgriEmpower Scholarship, Woolworths and the NFF are investing $400,000 over the next four years

Australians are paying more at the checkout for essentials like fruit, vegetables, beef, bread and coffee — and climate change is a key reason why. A new report released by Farmers for Climate Action brings together compelling evidence that climate impacts are pushing up food prices through their effects on supply and global markets. “The