It seems that Carbon emissions trading is on the way.
The, “Global warming is/isn’t” debate (between environmental scientists and various ‘weather watchers’) seems to have been by-passed by the old-fashioned ‘dirty pollution’ should be cleaned-up-whether-it’s-involved-in Global-warming-or-not perspective.
The Leader of the Coalition was once one of emissions trading’s most vocal supporters so even with allowances, it is highly likely that farms will need to address how they are going to cut emissions – otherwise they will be taxed/charged for their role in ‘Carbon poisoning’. (The primary food production industry can realistically hope for allowances but these may well be tied to proof of emissions decreases as distinct from removal from the ‘program’).
With cattle farms in the spotlight, I guess information on strategies such as dietary supplements to reduce belching, seem the most obvious options.
However, what else can you think of that might assist. Two come immediately to mind:
Gaining credits for the carbon fixing properties of trees on a per farm basis (tree plantations are apparently getting them), and direct sales as distinct from ‘yards based sales to cut down on freight.
What do you think?
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