PRODUCERS eager to explore their options in the carbon farming sector will have a chance to discuss their options with experts during a field day on November 12.
Hosted by Armidale-based agronomy consultancy firm Precision Pastures, the one-day event will be held at Deepwater grazier Pat Herde's property Eastleigh, and will give producers an insight into how soil carbon sequestration is achieved on-farm.
Attendees will hear from a panel of experts, as well as experience first hand a live soil sampling demonstration during a field walk, which is aimed at highlighting the practice of carbon sequestration and revealing a farm's potential to deliver a soil carbon project.
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Among the presenters during the event will be, Ag Partners, Armidale, natural capital manager Toby Grogan, who will give an overview of the Australian carbon industry, while Precision Pastures founder Milton Curkpatrick will discuss the potential production and income benefits of soil carbon farming and Uralla grazier Hamish Webb, who will focus on how to get a carbon project started.
"Farmers are naturally excited by the prospect of carbon farming, however the processes haven't been clearly explained or simplified, which is why our presentations and a hands-on demonstration will help equip farmers with further knowledge of soil carbon farming projects," Mr Curkpatrick said.
"We are experienced in soil and pasture agronomy and carbon projects, for a number of years, and we are delighted to assist farmers to navigate this new opportunity."
Co-hosting the event, Deepwater cattle producer Pat Herde said improving soil carbon levels is important to improve pasture production, yet now with carbon farming on the rise, there is a new market to take advantage of.
"First and foremost we are a cattle business, but exploring additional income streams for our farms like soil carbon farming makes a lot of sense, so we want to unpack that opportunity with experts on the subject by hosting a field day," he said.
"Precision Pastures will conduct a live demonstration on our own farm where we can watch them test soil, then create a soil carbon prospectively map of our property using satellite imagery, NDVI and bulk density measurements to show us our carbon farming potential. I can't wait to see the results."
Capacity will be limited due to COVID-19 guidelines
For more information about the event, visit: www.precisionpastures.com.au
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