Event Type
Landcare Region
BCT Region
Field Day 11 -
Join Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc for this 2-part program to discover the value of the natural assets on your farm and boost your knowledge and confidence in navigating environmental market opportunities.
26th November 2024 - Introduction to Natural Capital & Asset Tour
Facilitated by Allie Maffei, Natural Capital Advisor, Riverina Local Land Services.
As a farmer or land manager, you manage natural capital. The natural assets on your farm, such as plants, animals, soils and water, and the services they provide, is known as natural capital. Enhancing natural capital on your farm can create value for your farming business or property management, as well as improving the environment and supporting the broader economy. It can help you improve productivity, build resilience, expand or safeguard market access, and save on input and finance costs. Enhancing natural capital may also enable you to take part in environmental markets and earn a financial return.
Key Topics Covered:
- Understanding the basics concepts related to Natural Capital
- Growing Demand = Growing Opportunities
- How to get started
- Walk through a Riverina LLS Natural Capital Profile
Time:
10:00am to 2:00pm,
Morning tea and lunch provided
Location:
26th November 2024 - Introduction to Natural Capital & Asset Tour
"Warrendale", 45 kms drive north-east of Hay on the Mid-Western Highway, 359 Warrendale Road, One Tree NSW 2711 (see map).
We will meet at the woolshed before touring the Natural Capital Assets of Warrendale.
Toilets will be available at the Warrendale Woolshed.
Please wear snake-safe boots and appropriate hot-weather field clothes & hat.
PART 2
3rd December 2024 - Carbon Management Workshop
Facilitated by Lisa McFadyen, On Farm Carbon Advice, Department of Primary Industries
Carbon farming is the implementation of practices that avoid or reduce greenhouse gas emissions or sequester (store) carbon in the landscape, for example, in vegetation and soils. Farmers can change practices to reduce their emissions. These changes may be positive for the business and the environment.
Key Topics Covered:
- Understanding carbon farming: Terms, definitions, and the basics
- Market drivers: The role of industry and carbon markets
- Emissions analysis: Identifying sources and sinks of on-farm greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrogen oxide)
- Practical tools: Utilizing calculators and methods to estimate on-farm emissions
- Strategies: Current and future approaches to reduce emissions and enhance carbon sequestration
3rd December 2024 - Carbon Management Workshop
Hay TAFE CLC, Corner Pine & Cadell Streets, Hay NSW 2711
Time:
10:00am to 2:00pm,
Morning tea and lunch provide
