The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is encouraging the State’s agriculture sector to have its say on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Department has produced a consultation paper, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Options for Western Australian Agriculture which, together with a survey, is now available.
Deputy Director General at the DPIRD, Cec McConnell said the consultation paper had been informed by experts from industry, research organisations, producers and regional development corporations.
“It is part of a broader set of work with industry and stakeholder groups to develop emissions reduction strategies and practical solutions for the WA agriculture sector,” Ms McConnell (pictured) said.
“Feedback from this consultation, along with the use of predictive modelling and input from experts in the field, will help develop a decarbonisation pathway for the agriculture sector.”
She said the consultation was part of the development of the overall Sectoral Emissions Reduction Strategies (SERS).
“The agriculture component of the SERS will complement other industry and Government strategies to support the transition to net zero emissions by 2050,” Ms McConnell said.
“Areas of focus in the consultation paper include reducing methane emissions from the livestock, wool and dairy sectors through pasture and grazing management, along with improved genetics.”
The consultation period is to close on 14 April.
The consultation paper and agricultural emissions reduction survey are available at this PS News link.
