Agriculture Victoria has released a new edition of Making cent$ of carbon and emissions on-farm, a practical booklet to help producers manage emissions while improving farm efficiency.
Agriculture Victoria farm emissions specialist Alison Kelly said the update focuses on fuel and energy efficiency, as well as providing practical carbon and emissions information that farmers can consider for their farm.
'Built on the experiences and results of farmers in Agriculture Victoria's On-Farm Emissions Action Plan Pilot, the updated booklet shares what's working in real farming systems and how others can follow suit,' Mrs Kelly said.
'The new booklet sets out practical ways farmers can reduce fuel use, improve machinery efficiency and how renewables can generate energy bill savings.
'It also highlights nitrogen fertiliser efficiency, helping producers get more from every kilogram of fertiliser applied, reducing losses and lowering input costs.
'This is really timely for farmers, given the challenges they are managing from drought, fuel and fertiliser uncertainty, and rising costs of production.
'Livestock performance, storage of carbon in trees and healthy soils are discussed, as well as information on preparing for future market expectations,' she said.
Other new sections in the 2026 edition include:
- Understanding emissions footprints and intensity
- Better data collection and record keeping
- Managing effluent and manure
- Scope 3 and embedded emissions
- On-farm action planning – bringing it all together
Producers can download the latest edition of the Making cent$ of carbon and emissions on-farm from the Agriculture Victoria website at Making cent$ of carbon and emissions on-farm.
