More than 120 farmers across the state are working with government experts to develop plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their property.

The State Government’s On-Farm Carbon Advice project is helping farmers across the state transition to a more sustainable and low-emissions future, while also making sure they are able to meet evolving industry standards. 

The plans are designed to help farmers baseline their emissions, understand where their emissions are coming from, and what carbon farming practices they can implement on their farm, including extensive livestock, dairy and mixed farming systems.  

One of those farmers is Casino dairy farmer Fleur Tonge.

“The time and effort working with carbon experts has helped us better understand how we can reduce greenhouse emissions on our properties,” Ms Tonge said.   

“These reports are presented in an easy-to-understand manner with sound data and recommendations.

“It is an issue that needed to be addressed, and we feel far more confident of how our farm is performing now.” 

The core objective of the project is to help farmers transition towards a low-emissions future by building capacity to manage carbon within their farm businesses.    

Each of these tailored plans includes: 

• Emission profile: A detailed breakdown of on-farm emissions for a calendar or financial year, covering activities such as livestock management, cropping, fertiliser use, plant protection products, fuel, and energy. 
• Emission intensity: An estimate of emission intensity, representing the emissions associated to the farm’s primary agricultural products such as emissions per kg of beef, sheep, wool or tonne of wheat. 
• Mitigation strategies: Information on practical options for emissions avoidance, reduction, and carbon sequestration, tailored to each farm’s capabilities and land potential. 
• Natural asset mapping: Mapping of the farm’s natural assets, including soil carbon stocks, and woody vegetation and where plantation projects could occur to sequester carbon.  

For more information about the project go here.

Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty said the project will help farmers meet the emerging demand, from their supply chains and customers, for low carbon produce, and secure their market access into the future. 

“It will also highlight opportunities for farmers to participate in carbon markets,” she said.

This project is a collaboration between the NSW DPIRD and the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and is part of the Primary Industries Productivity and Abatement Program.

This information was provided by the NSW Government.

This article appeared on indyNR.com on 5 February 2026.