Farmers for Climate Action has called for Federal Government funding for more on ground staff and programs teaching farmers about carbon and climate, as it releases its major new survey of farmers.
The Farming Forever report by Farmers for Climate Action is based on a survey of more than 600 farmers, as well as round table discussions with leading farmer and agricultural stakeholders, and is calling for a coherent national approach to climate change and agriculture policy.
Farmers for Climate Action has more than 7500 farmers in its Australia-wide network. CEO Dr Fiona Davis said the survey found farmers overwhelmingly want to reduce emissions but don't know where to turn and are looking for support and practical help to do so.
"The survey found 93% of farmers are willing to shift to low-emissions production, but just 30% have had a practical demonstration on how to do so," Dr Davis said.
"We know carbon farming in a high-integrity market can produce huge benefits for farmers, but just 10% of farmers are growing and selling carbon and 70% say they don't understand the carbon market. Some 38% of farmers said they do not sell carbon because they do not know how.
