Longerenong College Workshop – Supporting Smarter Soil Management
On-farm greenhouse gas emissions, why advisors should know about them & how you can support your clients
Date: Monday 14th July 2025
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Address: Longerenong College, Conference Centre, 229 Longerenong Rd, Longerenong VIC 3401
Cost: FREE, afternoon tea provided
RSVP: Wednesday 9th July 2025
Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/R1q5DXub4C
Any questions contact: Bronwyn Bant, Wimmera CMA, 0427 529 232 or bronwyn.bant@wcma.vic.gov.au
This workshop will provide an overview of the external forces driving the need to track farm emissions.
Cam will share insights into how ag industry advisors can assist farmers to best position their business for a low carbon emission future.
Why should advisors attend?
New legislation requires large business and financial institutions to report their carbon emissions. Many global and national businesses have signed up to voluntary targets and emissions reporting. This means farmers will likely require support to identify low emissions products and management strategies to reduce emissions.
Meet the Presenter
Cam Nicholson: Cam is a farmer, agronomist and industry advisor with in-depth knowledge and firsthand experience in agricultural emissions and sequestration.
Cam is an excellent presenter who won this year’s GRDC ‘Seed of Light’ award.
Topics to be discussed:
- Farm emissions and their relationship to productivity
- External factors driving the need to track farm emissions
- Carbon neutrality vs carbon intensity
- Farm data and calculator options
- Definition of ‘scopes’
- Short, medium and long-term options to reduce farm emissions and boost productivity
