After hearing in Part 1 from Lesley Hughes and Russell Mehmet on the changing climate and future of insuring for climate risk, in Part 2 Farmers for Climate Action Australia turn to the opportunities currently available on farm.
First up is Karin Stark, Farm Renewables Consulting, who will speak on her experiences with renewables in agriculture and the barriers to the uptake of new technologies on farm. Doug McNicholl, Meat & Livestock Australia, will then speak to the market rewards currently available for farmers who engage in climate smart practices.
Regional Horizons is Farmers for Climate Action’s economic recovery program which places regional Australia at the forefront.
The Regional Horizons Summit is a three-part series that takes a deep dive into the big issues that underpin the program, and the risks and rewards it presents for Australian farmers.