MADFIG is delighted to be part of the largest consortium of grower groups delivering the nationwide Carbon Farming Outreach Program (CFOP).
This blog post covers what the CFOP program is all about, upcoming workshops in the Eastern Wheatbelt and how farmers can measure and manage their carbon footprint – keeping you informed on the latest developments around Carbon.
About the Project
This new program aims to enhance farmers’ and land managers’ understanding and ability to participate in the carbon conversation and what it means for them – integrating low -emission practices and technologies into their operations, looking at carbon accounts, possible finance benefits and accessing future markets.
MADFIG will deliver training at a local level, providing trusted and reliable information to support farmers and land managers.
This training is designed for farmers and land managers – it is not designed for industry, although agribusiness and researchers are welcome to attend to upskill.
We are building local capacity with two exceptional facilitators, Tess and Erin, who will assist and provide access to clear and culturally appropriate information on carbon farming throughout the program and it’s legacy.
CFOP Workshops
MADFIG will be delivering a series of Carbon Farming Outreach Workshops throughout the Eastern Wheatbelt. These workshops will provide unbiased, independent carbon farming knowledge to primary producers and agricultural advisors, with no sales pitch – helping farmers make informed decisions about measuring and managing their carbon emissions.
A training package has been developed and four workshops will be held across the Eastern Wheatbelt in 2025. Local communities are invited to register their interest via eo@madfig.com.au
Our First CFOP Workshop
In collaboration with the Women in Farming (Tammin Branch), MADFIG will be delivering a FREE informative workshop on carbon farming – the first of four to come in 2025.
You are invited! It is not gender specific – everyone is always welcome!
Event Details:
- Thursday, 27 March 2025
- 2:30pm- 7:00pm
- Tammin Lesser Hall – 3 Donnan St, Tammin, WA 6409
- Afternoon tea at 2:30pm, workshop from 3:00pm – 5:30pm, followed by refreshments
To find out more and register, please visit: https://madfig.com.au/events/national-industry-led-carbon-farming-outreach-program-workshop/
Environmental Accounting Platform (EAP)
Carbon accounting can be complex and confusing, but there’s growing pressure from supply chain companies and financial lenders for farmers to understand and report on their carbon footprint.
That’s where the EAP tool comes in. Backed by GRDC, EAP is a free, up-to-date tool that helps calculate carbon footprints at a commodity, enterprise, or whole-business level. It can also integrate with farm management software to reduce data entry.
🔗 Learn more here: https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/innovation/climate/grains-steps-up-preparations-for-ghg-monitoring
MADFIG will be using this tool as a demo for a Carbon Account for the CFOP project – stay tuned!
Additional Information
Find out more about the CFOP program with GGA.
Visit our CFOP project page for more local information, news and events.
The National Industry-led Carbon Farming Outreach Program – Delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program, in collaboration with the Grower Group Alliance.
