The capacity of Australian farmers to use climate-smart practices in their operations has been boosted with $9 million in support from the Albanese Labor Government.
The support has been provided through 13 Capacity Building Grants, as part of the Government’s $302.1 million Climate-Smart Agriculture Program, and demonstrates our commitment to supporting a more sustainable and climate-smart sector.
Minister Collins announced the grants in Western Australia which has received over $1.6 million for projects in the Kimberly, Southwest, the Wheatbelt and Stirling Ranges regions.
These capacity building projects will seek to develop localised climate change, soil health, biodiversity and water management initiatives, leading to lower emissions and better use of natural resources.
They will support farmers to increase their awareness, knowledge and skills of best practice climate-smart sustainable agriculture approaches.
The capacity of community and regional groups, Indigenous and industry organisations who work with farmers will be bolstered to assist farmers as they adopt and adapt to new practices.
Indigenous engagement and participation in sustainable agriculture will also be strengthened, with successful projects either being led by Indigenous organisations or engaging Indigenous people and groups.
