DPIRD's Carbon Farming team presents workshops, information sessions and one-on-one meetings for farmers and other landowners interested in learning more about carbon farming and the WA Carbon Farming and Land Restoration Program.
2024 Workshops
Throughout the year, DPIRD's Carbon Farming team offers workshops, webinars and one-on-one meetings to assist farmers to understand carbon farming and how they can benefit from these projects.
Workshops cover what carbon farming is, how to register a project, and how to apply for the next round of the Carbon Farming and Land Restoration Program [1] (CF-LRP).
If you'd like to attend a workshop or speak to someone about your ideas, you can register your interest here [2] or email carbonfarming@dpird.wa.gov.au [3].
Upcoming workshops:
Between February and April 2024, the team and local NRMs are co-hosting a series of interactive workshops to support farmers interested in carbon farming. Registration is free, please click on the link below to register:
- Wed 20 Mar - South Coast NRM, DPIRD Albany Office - Register here [4]
- Wed 27 Mar - South West NRM, DPIRD Bunbury Office - Register here [5]
- Tue 9 Apr - Lake Grace CRC - Register here [6]
- Wed 10 Apr - Merredin Community & Leisure Centre - Register here [7]
- Wed 17 Apr - Shire of Moora - Register here [8]
Topics for discussion:
- Carbon farming – what to consider, what methods suit your property, and how to plan a project
- How to apply for the CF-LRP
- Available support and tools
- NRMs' experience with carbon farming projects that deliver quality co-benefits.
Before and after the workshop, the Carbon Farming team is available for one-on-one discussion.
Can't make it? Contact carbonfarming@dpird.wa.gov.au [3] to arrange a call or a visit.
Upcoming events:
Farmers can also find the Carbon Farming team in the various events and field days.
- Mon 19 Feb - evokeAG. WA Innovation and Sustainability Showcase [9] event in Perth
- Fri 8 - Sat 9 Mar - Wagin Woolarama [10]
- Thu 8 - Fri 9 Aug - Mingenew Midwest Expo [11]
- Wed 28 - Thu 29 Aug - Dowerin Machinery [12]
- Wed 4 - Thu 5 Sep - Newdegate Machinery [13]
Past webinar recordings:
- CF-LRP - Getting ready to apply, for Round 2 ACCU Plus submissions - Recorded 7 October 2022 [14]
- Growing carbon on farm, hosted by Women in Farming - Recorded 20 July 2023 [15]
- Carbon farming - how to get started, hosted by Perth NRM - Recorded 30 March 2022 [16]