Queensland’s agriculture industry will play a big part in reaching the state’s 2050 net zero emissions target, with the pathway set out by today’s release of the Low Emissions Agriculture Roadmap 2022-2032 by the Palaszczuk Government.
The Roadmap charts a clear route for Queensland to achieve even cleaner and greener food and fibre production, while remaining a world-leader in agriculture.
The Roadmap is the result of a productive co-design approach with industry, with key themes and actions identified in a Palaszczuk Government commissioned CSIRO report.
The Palaszczuk Government has joined with industry partners to create the best conditions for a sustainable future across five focus pathways:
– Livestock emissions
– Cropping and horticulture emissions
– On-farm energy opportunities
– Carbon farming and landscape management
– Regions and supply chains
Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Minister and Rural Communities Minister Mark Furner said will be a step forward for the industry.
“This Roadmap will help Queensland agribusinesses thrive while they reduce greenhouse gas emissions,“ Mr Furner said
“It will give producers clarity on how they can actively prepare and implement practice change to manage risks to their business.
“Those who implement plans to lower greenhouse gas emissions now will have fewer transition costs and disruption to their business than those who delay and find themselves urgently responding to market forces.
“This Roadmap was written following an extensive consultation process between the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and key industry partners.
“The aim is to provide a structured, smooth transition, while minimising dramatic changes.
“Now is the time to take action – adopt the roadmap’s strategies and yield the benefits of secure long-term economic and social prosperity.
“But this is not a set and forget approach—we will keep refining the roadmap as over time we develop even more emissions reductions solutions,” he said.
AgForce CEO Mike Guerin said it will benefit producers across the state.
“The Low Emissions Agriculture Roadmap will help producers by providing key areas to prioritise their focus including natural asset management, business profitability and risk management,“ Mr Guerin said.
“Queensland’s producers recognise the importance of adopting new practices and technologies to ensure the long-term sustainability of their industry.
“As proud and responsible contributors to the state’s economy, we recognise the importance of supporting the roadmap and doing what we can to lower emissions to promote long-term sustainability,” he said.
