Building carbon in the soil not only benefits a farmer’s farmland, but can also improve the bottom line.
However, it is a complex topic and there is a lot of misinformation out there. With a free information workshop you have nothing to lose and a lot of knowledge to gain.
During the two upcoming workshops you will not only learn a lot, but you will also receive a free hot breakfast!
David Ward leaves Dubbo next week Territory Manager of Loam Bio, a fast-growing company working at the intersection of agriculture, microbial science and climate, said the aim of the meetings was to talk about all things carbon and help separate fact from fiction.
“We want to make it easier for farmers to capture carbon from the atmosphere and store it stably in agricultural lands – increasing the productivity and resilience of their farming systems, while also playing a crucial role in stopping climate change,” said Mr Ward.
“There are now real cropping options in terms of soil carbon, thanks to the new seed treatment technology that Loam has developed.
“It’s a game changer because previously it was only available in timber or forestry and grazing perennial grasses.”
Senior agronomist David Ward
Mr Ward said the workshops would be many people’s first introduction to carbon farming.
“It’s about breaking the myth a little bit and understanding the possibilities that are potentially out there,” Ward said.
“It’s not just about the soil health benefits that come from seed treatment, but also the potential cash flow opportunities that come from generating your own carbon credits or ACCUs.”
Australian Carbon Credit Units, known as ACCUs, are a financial instrument awarded to eligible energy efficiency, renewable energy and carbon sequestration projects that result in a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Each ACCU represents one ton of carbon dioxide reduced through an eligible offset project.
BATTERIES are generated by landowners and businesses performing various activities across the economy that reduce, store or avoid emissions.
From the laboratory – to a paddock near you. The latest technology is now available to western croppers. IMAGE: Loam Bio
Mr Ward said one aim of the workshops was to learn more about CarbonBuilder; a world’s first carbon-fixing microbial furrow treatment for wheat, barley and rapeseed crops.
“The loam seed treatment increases the ability to cycle carbon into soil organic matter, which was previously only possible in long-term, multi-year grass rotations,” he said.
“OOnce farmers apply the seed treatment, we can enter into a Carbon Project with the farmer, which is similar to a shared farming agreement. We cover all costs and then share in the BATTERIES generated over the next 25 years.”
People attending the workshops will understand the buzz around soil carbon, determine if a soil carbon project is right for their activities and explore whether they can join a high-performing Second Crop soil carbon project with Loam Bio.
The meetings will take place on July 2NL at 7.30am at the Armatree Hotel and on 3 Julyrd at 7.30am at Two Birds Café in Coonamble. A free cooked breakfast, tea and coffee is provided.
Please confirm your participation in the workshop by booking a ticket for this FREE event by visiting Humanitix or contacting David Ward on 0427 919 572 or [email protected]
