Agricultural emissions reduction survey

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The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is working on emissions reduction strategies in consultation with the WA agriculture sector, including producers, business, industry, banking, research institutions and other key stakeholders. The consultation document suggests emissions reduction options for agriculture.

DPIRD sought feedback from stakeholders on the relevance, value and adoptability of these potential actions to support net zero emissions by 2050 in the agricultural component of the Western Australian State Government’s Sectoral Emissions Reduction Strategies (SERS).

Stakeholders responded to general questions, followed by industry-specific questions on:

  • extensive livestock: includes beef, sheep and dairy production
  • intensive livestock and horticulture: includes livestock industries of pork, chickens, eggs and perennial and annual horticulture
  • cropping: includes all broadacre grain production
  • on-farm carbon opportunities: includes carbon sequestration by vegetation and soils as well as building healthy, productive soils and new markets for biofuels.

Responses to the survey questions will only be published in an aggregated and de-identified format, unless prior consent is sought.

The feedback from this survey, outputs from prediction modelling being undertaken in early 2023, and input from experts in the field will be used to develop a pathway for the agriculture sector aligned with net zero emissions by 2050. This report will be available in November 2023.

If you are interested in receiving more information about SERS, emissions reduction, agriculture research and DPIRD events, subscribe to the Climate resilience mailing list or email emissions@dpird.wa.gov.au.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is working on emissions reduction strategies in consultation with the WA agriculture sector, including producers, business, industry, banking, research institutions and other key stakeholders. The consultation document suggests emissions reduction options for agriculture.

DPIRD sought feedback from stakeholders on the relevance, value and adoptability of these potential actions to support net zero emissions by 2050 in the agricultural component of the Western Australian State Government’s Sectoral Emissions Reduction Strategies (SERS).

Stakeholders responded to general questions, followed by industry-specific questions on:

  • extensive livestock: includes beef, sheep and dairy production
  • intensive livestock and horticulture: includes livestock industries of pork, chickens, eggs and perennial and annual horticulture
  • cropping: includes all broadacre grain production
  • on-farm carbon opportunities: includes carbon sequestration by vegetation and soils as well as building healthy, productive soils and new markets for biofuels.

Responses to the survey questions will only be published in an aggregated and de-identified format, unless prior consent is sought.

The feedback from this survey, outputs from prediction modelling being undertaken in early 2023, and input from experts in the field will be used to develop a pathway for the agriculture sector aligned with net zero emissions by 2050. This report will be available in November 2023.

If you are interested in receiving more information about SERS, emissions reduction, agriculture research and DPIRD events, subscribe to the Climate resilience mailing list or email emissions@dpird.wa.gov.au.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

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    Why is the WA government pursuing a net zero 2050 goal, and how will it benefit residents?

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    Australia is a signatory of the Paris Agreement, which commits to Australia reducing emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by 2030.

    This commitment involves Federal, State and local governments participating in global action to alleviate the effects of climate change.

    Already Western Australia is experiencing the impact of climate change on its natural environment and the human systems it supports. Agriculture is strongly affected by weather patterns and climate with longer bushfire seasons and less predictable weather. Transitioning the Western Australian economy to net zero emissions will help reduce the impact of climate change. 

    In addition, Western Australia's economy is export-oriented, with around half of Australia's exports of goods originating from the state each year, including minerals, petroleum, agri-food and specialised manufactured goods. International markets are already demanding their suppliers transition to net zero.

    Western Australia’s aspiration of net zero emissions by 2050 will ensure business is well placed to thrive in a low‑carbon world and Western Australians can look forward to a secure, sustainable future. 

    The WA Climate policy builds on existing State Government reforms to lay the foundation for the net zero transition. Commitments outlined in the policy will help mainstream innovation and adoption of new technologies; reinvigorate our economy around lower‑emissions value chains and operations; and maximise our sequestration potential to offset residual emissions from hard‑to‑reach sectors.

    The challenges of climate change are well understood by our primary industries, with agricultural businesses implementing both incremental and transformational changes to boost productivity. All levels of government, along with business and the community, have a role to play in responding to the challenge of climate change. 

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