SA to lead in tech trials measuring on-farm emissions
IN a national first, South Australian grain producers will trial technology to measure and assist in reducing on-farm emissions...
IN a national first, South Australian grain producers will trial technology to measure and assist in reducing on-farm emissions.
The FLINTpro technology allows farmers to evaluate, benchmark and communicate their environmental footprint of their production.
FLINTpro for Farms uses a cradle-to-farm-gate approach, measuring the on-farm activity output of greenhouse gases, plus the embedded emissions that are found elsewhere in the supply chain such as fertilisers, chemicals and diesel.
The South Australian trial, under a project called Target Net Zero for Farms, aims to create a system for grain producers to efficiently measure and report farm emissions through the involvement of 10 farms.
The joint state government and Grain Producers SA (GPSA) funded project will be delivered by GPSA through the Mullion group.
GPSA CEO Brad Perry said Grain Producers SA was pleased to lead the trial, with state government support, to “help deliver a solution for local farmers to understand their emissions”.
“In doing so, it is hoped we will be able to find a viable method for grain producers more broadly to learn about their environmental footprint, and then take steps to minimise it without impacting profitability,” Mr Perry said.
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Clare Scriven said for producers to reduce carbon emissions, they must first know what their carbon footprint is.
“The trial of this technology right here in South Australia, using 10 of our grain producers, will help find a credible, reliable solution to understanding a farm’s environment footprint applicable to South Australian conditions,” Ms Scriven said.
On completion, the trial will be evaluated for potential to rollout to grain producers more broadly so they too can gather valuable environmental footprint data.
More information about the trial is available on the GPSA website and further details will be released on how state grain producers can express interest in being involved.
