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Transforming systems to decarbonise food and agriculture

 

 

Western Sydney University, Hawkesbury Campus, Monday November 25th, 2024

About Decarb Forum for Agriculture & Land

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Decarbonising agriculture and land systems will be critical towards achieving Australia’s net zero goal by 2050. These systems are complex and interconnected with many challenges that all need to be addressed urgently. New policies, investments and cross- sectoral collaboration will be needed to ensure a just and green transition.

The Decarb Forum for Agriculture & Land will bring together up to 200 national stakeholders to explore systemic solutions for decarbonising the agriculture and land sector. Participants, including industry leaders, policymakers, experts, scientists, and innovators, will gather to engage in collaborative discussions aimed at overcoming barriers, identifying opportunities, and co- designing actionable solutions.

A round table format with facilitators will encourage systems thinking, the sharing of solutions and collective brainstorming. Discussions will deep dive into the critical challenges of decarbonising the sector, presenting innovative solutions for emissions reduction and the regeneration of natural systems.

In closing the forum participants will present ideas and actionable recommendations for achieving net zero emissions in agriculture and land and accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

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Venue & directions 

University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury Institute For The Environment, (L2), Science Rd, Richmond NSW 2753.

For those travelling by car - entry is via Bourke Street. Bourke Street entry for P4 Parking gives easy access to L2, L2 is a short 2-minute walk in front of the carpark then turn left, head towards the oval and then follow the path to L2 (see map below). If travelling by train, there is easy access to Bourke St entry via train to East Richmond Station, with a WSU shuttle bus (operating regularly) from the station, or a 17 minute walk from East Richmond Station to L2 Map https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/__data/campus_maps/Hawkesbury_Campus_North_L.pdf  - (Note - College Drive entry on map continues on from Bourke St).

CSIRO Ag2050 Scenarios Report

What could productive, resilient, and sustainable farming systems look like in Australia by 2050? This is the question the Ag2050 Scenarios Report, spanning land-based farming, forestry, aquaculture and fisheries, aims to answer through exploring the significant trends, risks and opportunities facing Australian agriculture.

With growing threats of climate change, net zero mandates, rising geopolitical uncertainty, an ageing workforce, and changing consumer preferences and market access, Australian agriculture faces significant long-term threats to farm productivity, resilience and sustainability. To meet the challenges and fulfil the sustainability, productivity, and profitability needs of 2050, Australia will need to accelerate the transformation of its current farming systems.

The report aims to motivate discussions between industry, researchers and policymakers, fostering strategic coordination within the Australian agriculture innovation system, to productively address cross-sectoral challenges and opportunities.

Download Ag2050 Scenarios Report
Download Ag2050 Scenarios Report

Climate Change Authority Report

The Climate Change Authority’s Sector Pathways Review has found Australia’s transition to net zero is “necessary, inevitable, and urgent”. We must accelerate deployment of existing technologies as any delays will put emissions reduction goals at risk. Reducing emissions in the agricultural sector will be challenging and progress is expected to be slow until the late 2030s. Livestock, which contributes over half the sector’s emissions, will require a change in farming practices, improving protein production and integrating regenerative agriculture. The review calls for increased research and development, greater adoption of reforestation and carbon farming, and reducing emissions in other areas.

Download Climate Change Authority Report

Speakers and Discussion Leaders

Phil Senn
Phil Senn
General Manager, Sustainability and Environment, Inghams Enterprises
Sam Sneddon
Sam Sneddon
CEO and Co-Founder WollemAI
Richard Daugherty
Richard Daugherty
Owner, Balala Station
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Tim Ferraro
Director Asia Pacific, Land Life
Amanda Robertson
Amanda Robertson
Head of Sustainability (Oceania), Nestle
Justin Merrell
Justin Merrell
Group Sustainability Director, Lion
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Natalie Collard
Chief Executive Officer, Farmers for Climate Action
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Hamish Webb
Executive Director & Interim CEO, Precision Pastures
K McRobert
Katie McRobert
Australian Farm Institute, Executive Director
Chief Executive Officer, Select Carbon
Dean Revell
Chief Executive Officer, Select Carbon
Sam Brown
Sam Brown
Chief Executive Officer, Agricultural Innovation Australia
Charlie B
Charlie Blomfield
Co-Founder and Managing Director, AMC
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Michaela Aspell
Senior Climate Advisor, Owl Advisory by KWM
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Liz Smith
Research Partnerships Development Manager, Land and Primary Industries Network
mark Callow
Mark Callow
Sustainable Cropping Systems Manager, Grains CRC
Jennifer Mewdway
Jennifer Medway
Jennifer Medway, General Manager, Regional Tech Hub, NSW Farmers Federation
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Nick Metz
Business Development Lead, Australia & New Zealand, Terrascope
Siddharth Satpute
Siddharth Satpute
Senior Vice President, Nupo Ventures
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Chris Willcock
Director of Operations, 4 Pines Brewing Company
Peat Leith
Peat Leith
Director, Valuing Sustainability Future Science Platform, CSIRO
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Cliff Cobbo
First Nations Principal Advisor, WWF Australia
Sarah Nolet
Sarah Nolet
Co-Founder & General Partner, Tenacious Ventures
Felicity
Felicity Harrop
Soil Knowledge Broker, Soil CRC
Stephen Summerhayes
Stephen Summerhayes
Director, Renewables in Agriculture Centre of Excellence at CSU
Nazanin Housseinpour
Nazanin Housseinpour
Research and Policy Officer, Future Earth Australia
Michael Anderson
Michael Anderson
General Manger, Sustainability, Graincorp
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Libby Skipworth
Co Founder & CEO, Cygnus Agriculture & Super Hectare
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Peter Lemmich
Chief Executive Officer, Graphite Energy
Justin
Justin Crosby
Director, Government and Strategic Relations. Crop Life
Peter V
Peter Vaughn
Senior Manager, Commercialisation, AgriFutures
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Kate Nairn
Head of Future Earth Australia
Grace Kirkby
Grace Kirkby
Communication & Engagement Advisor - Towards Net Zero Mission, CSIRO
Angus
Angus Webber
Senior Policy Manager, NSW Farmers
Aaron
Aaron Simmons
Senior Research Scientist, Department of Primary Industries, NSW
Matilda
Matilda Harry
PhD Researcher & Media Advisor, Western Sydney University
Ben
Ben Bancroft
Partnership Manager, Landcare Australia
Jen
Jen Hearn Manager
Manager, Net Zero Land, NSW DCCEEW 
Teale
Teale Simmons
Farmer & Regen Ag Consultant 
Emma-Lipscomb
Emma Lipscomb
Emma Lipscomb, Farmer 

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Acknowledgement of Country

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We respect and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise their rich cultures and connections to land, sea and community. Together, we commit to building a sustainable future together.

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