Industry push-back against policy like Europe’s #GreenDeal is harming #agriculture ’s social licence, but it’s vital to stay focused on science-based, sustainable principles / targets - trade panel at #GFFPI / AFI / Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Global Policy Seminar

“Europe is a continent in search of leadership” - Agri interests are pitted against environmental by perverse policy, rather than being able to work together for sustainability, Jurgen Tack of European Landowners Organisation tells #GFFPI / AFI / Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Global Policy Seminar

Deputy Secretary Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Rosemary Deininger tells AFI #AusAgESG conference the Aus Gov is committed to demonstration of Australian-specific sustainability indicators & credentials of our unique & diverse Agri / ecological conditions

“Australia’s near-zero use of agricultural subsidies avoids creating market distortions that create poor environmental outcomes from agriculture..” quote from ABARES report launched by Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry at today’s AFI #AusAgESG conference - agriculture.gov.au/abares/product…

AFI would like to thank our sponsors for the ESG Goals & Target Setting Conference - Westpac Bank, AgriFutures Australia, Pure Farming (powered by Map of Ag), Fonterra, Rural Bank, CSIRO
Join us next week, online tickets still available > buff.ly/3JnXCii #AusAgESG

What do you think? Is ESG an unnesassary burden for Aussie farmers? Hear from our 4 debaters at AFI's conference in Adeliade (& online) on 4 July - Gillian Fennell Alison Southwell Ian McConnel Sam Trethewey. View the full program & purchase tickets > buff.ly/3JnXCii

Are you a farmer interested in your #carbon options, to inset or offset, the keep, to sell, to loan sustainably, to register through the ERF or privately? The Australian Farm Institute has developed a 'follow your nose' tool to help you understand options carbontool.farminstitute.org.au #agchatoz

Richard Heath from Australian Farm Institute looks at sustainability of Australian grain farming systems - which is more than carbon & chemical use #GRDCUpdates

GRDC Chair John Woods kicking off the 2023 Perth Grains Research Update. Great to see over 600 in attendance. #grdcupdates

Thoughts on sustainability standards in international trade featured alongside a preview of AFI’s Australian Farm Institute next conference. Subscribe now and have a read!!

Finally got around to reading the Australian Farm Institute National Farmers' Federation #advocacy report & it’s reinvigorated my love of #ausag representation. When I read the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities & threats I feel like there’s definitely a solution there & I want to be a part of it.

A “must read”! Great insights on ESG market developments Richard Heath Australian Farm Institute

'In any immature market where there is lots of competition there is the potential for a ‘wild west’ approach where gaming the system is possible & perverse outcomes are delivered.' Read more insights on ESG target setting from Richard Heath's US trip > buff.ly/3WgBoE0

Quite an honour to have a seat at this table. Congrats Australian Farm Institute on leading an expert and highly inclusive discussion! No shortage of worthy topics in #ausag

The AFI is proud to be in partnership with Farm Foundation @cdnagrifood, & @ForumforAg to launch a collaborative effort to build a more sustainable #food & #ag system. Learn more about the Global Forum on Farm #Policy & Innovation > buff.ly/3CforSd #GFFPI #AusAg #AgchatOz

The Albanese Gov is committed to the development of consistent #agricultural #sustainability frameworks, Ag Minister Senator Murray Watt tells #AusAgESG Roundtable, referencing the work done by National Farmers' Federation & AFI in developing the AASF farminstitute.org.au/the-australian…

Proud to be on this program alongside Alexandra Gartmann Richard Heath Senator Murray Watt Georgie Aley Dan Galligan Emma-AgriKnowHow Claire Booth Pete Arkle Caroline Rhodes Sarah Nolet Macdoch Ventures Kristina Hermanson & many more! 💪🧠

A great #NuffieldAg Scholar catch-up at the
Australian Farm Institute Roundtable event in Canberra today! CEO Jodie Redcliffe there with Natalie Hick @ScholzFarming John Stevenson Richard Heath Kelly Pearce @cottonfarmgirl Colette Glazik Claire Booth Fiona Aveyard 🇦🇺🐑 Liz Riley and Sarah Sivyer

The evolution of the BMP program with an increased focus on data is an opportunity to continue to lift the rising tide for all producers to meet market ESG drivers says CANEGROWERS Dan Galligan #BMP #sustainability #AusAgESG Australian Farm Institute Cotton Australia

#Sustainability is going to look different year in and year out and climate change will impact Australian producers significantly, therefore manage for a dynamic system. #AusAgESG Australian Farm Institute