- Cook Government supporting farmers to make their operations more sustainable
- Carbon for Farmers Vouchers of up to $15,000 available for expert advice
- Funding helping farmers respond to the challenges of climate change
The Cook Government is supporting Western Australian farmers to access expert advice, to make their operations more environmentally friendly through carbon farming.
Carbon farming refers to activities that store carbon in trees and soil.
In Western Australia, carbon farming is a growing industry, which aims to make a significant difference to Australia’s climate change challenges.
Carbon farming can also have major economic benefits, through the generation of tradeable carbon credits, which can be sold to secondary markets looking to offset emissions.
The latest round of the Carbon for Farmers Vouchers program is now open.
Applications for funds of up to $15,000 can be made by individuals, or by groups of farmers, who want to work together to set up carbon farming projects.
Those who embark on a carbon farming journey, may be eligible for future funding through the WA Government’s $15 million Carbon Farming and Land Restoration Program.
For more information and to apply for a Carbon for Farmers Voucher visithttps://www.agric.wa.gov.au/carbon-farming/carbon-farmers-voucher-program
As stated by Agriculture and Food; Forestry Minister Jackie Jarvis:
“The Carbon for Farmers Voucher Program will help farmers access tailored agronomic and business advice, to take their first steps into a sustainable farming future.”
“Interest in this program continues to grow, as industry becomes more aware of carbon farming and the significant potential flow-on economic benefits.
“The Cook Government is committed to tackling climate change, while also insuring the resilience of WA’s Agriculture industry.”
