Agriculture to Benefit from Tailored Approach to Carbon Farming

Agriculture plays a critical role in Australia’s food security, but many farmers face mounting pressure to balance productivity, profitability and emissions reduction.

A new study, Tailoring Australian Carbon Farming, examined how practical, environmentally sustainable farming methods can ease financial strain. Researchers found broad, one-size-fits-all climate policies often fall short, with farmers needing approaches tailored to local conditions.

Over five years, the project partnered with farmers nationwide to co-design strategies aimed at boosting productivity and biodiversity while cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

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Produced By: Sam Georgiou

Featured In Story: Matthew Harrison – Researcher & Climate Resilience Leader, University of Tasmania

First aired on The Wire, Monday 9 February 2026