Introduction

Farming enterprises contribute about 20% of Australia's total greenhouse gas account.

The greenhouse gas calculator has been developed to provide an estimate of farm-based emissions in Queensland. Whilst based on best available information, it is not definitive and should be used for information only as there is an element of uncertainty associated with estimating greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural enterprises and ecosystems.

Instructions

• 1. The region of interest should first be selected, this ensures that the correct climate and soil data is automatically input. Heat, moisture and soil texture all have a significant impact on rate of decomposition of organic matter. Please note this is generalised information for large regions and may be not be exactly the same climate and soil conditions for your farm.
• 2. The information then required can be obtained from farm records. All information is lost when you end the program.
• 3. If you make a mistake, click the 'Clear Fields' button at the bottom of the calculator. If you wish to select a different region on the map of Queensland, then select the link in the top-left of the screen (titled 'Select your Region') and start again.

Funding

This project is one of the Australian Government's Native Vegetation Regional Pilot Projects funded through the National Heritage Trust adminstered by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture.

The aim of the Native Vegetation Regional Pilot Projects is to investigate and pilot improved arrangements for native vegetation management such as: more flexible and practical regulatory implementation approaches; least cost regulatory compliance mechanisms; and complementary non-regulatory approaches, including government, industry and regional initiatives.Through this project, the Australian Government is investigating the broader benefits of providing incentives to farmers for native vegetation plantings as well as their contribution to diversified farm income streams.

The project was developed by AgForce Queensland and managed in collaboration with the Institute for Future Environmnents at Queensland University of Technology.

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