Carbon Farming 101 - an introductory workshop - Gloucester

Come and learn about on-farm carbon management with NSW Department of Primary Industries On-Farm Carbon Advice Team. This workshop is designed for farmers of extensive beef and sheep, dairy and mixed farming systems.

This workshop will introduce carbon farming concepts including:

• terms and definitions
• industry drivers and carbon markets
• sources and sinks of on-farm greenhouse gas emissions, including flows of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrogen oxide
• tools, calculators, and how to estimate your on-farm emissions
• current and future strategies to reduce emissions and increase carbon sequestration
• Farm Carbon Management Plans: what is it and help your decision-making process?

NSW Department of Primary Industries: Clare Edwards, Development Officer, On-Farm Carbon Advice carbon@dpi.nsw.gov.au

We are looking forward to working collaboratively with the Hunter Local Land Services.
For more information please contact Local Land Services: Daniel Trudgeon, Land Services Officer
M 0419 436 185 E daniel.trudgeon@lls.nsw.gov.au