11 June - Low methane sheep
Join the On-farm Carbon Advice project for a webinar featuring DPIRD experts Ed Clayton and Geoff Casburn. Ed will present preliminary findings on genetic links to methane production that could revolutionize how producers select sheep for lower emissions through DPIRD's collaboration with Meat & Livestock Australia, the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), and the University of New England on the Low Methane Sheep project. Additionally, Geoff will discuss how DPIRD is using RFID technology in novel ways to evaluate management options aimed at achieving more uniform and consistent intake of supplements carrying methane reducing compounds to sheep in the paddock. DPIRD's work as a member of a National Sheep Methane Partnership consisting of AWI, universities, and other departments of Agriculture from wool producing states, forms part of the Australian Government’s Methane Emissions Reduction in Livestock program (MERiL).
30 July - Low methane beef
Join us for a webinar on the Low Methane Beef project. Tom Granleese, Research Officer, us through the project and the findings around genetics to help producers and breeders select for reduced methane without sacrificing other production, health and reproductive traits.
The Low Methane Beef project between NSW DPIRD, MLA, UNE and Angus Australia.
6 August - Nitrogen use efficiency and novel fertiliser
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3 September - Renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel an opportunity for agriculture
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Past Webinars
4 March - Low emissions agriculture - Dr Aaron Simmons
The On-Farm Carbon Advice team held their inaugural webinar featuring DPIRD's Dr. Aaron Simmons. Aaron delved into the frameworks driving demand for low GHG emissions agricultural production. He also highlighted key opportunities and risks that farmers needed to navigate as they assessed potential pathways to ensure their businesses could provide commodities that met the needs of the supply chain.
17 April - Understanding soil carbon, its limits and opportunities - Dr Warwick Badgery
Join us for an On-Farm Carbon Advice webinar, with Dr. Warwick Badgery. Warwick will delve into the latest research findings on soil carbon. He will discuss its inherent limitations, opportunities to enhance soil health and carbon sequestration potential.
7 May - Designing pasture mixes to reduce emissions in extensive grazing systems - DPIRD Pastures
Join us for a webinar hosted by the On-farm Carbon Advice team and the DPIRD's Pastures team! Discover strategies for designing pasture mixes that can reduce emissions in extensive grazing systems enhancing your sustainable farming practices.