All aboard the Carbon credits Express

“Carbon craze sparks AgForce initiative” reads the headline in Queensland Country Life…

Inaction will see farmers caught “like rabbits paralysed in the spotlight” , the state’s peak primary industry lobby group says producers stand to pay the price unless they can be included in the carbon debate – “currently the hottest issue in the climate change controversy.”

AgForce’s plane includes:

• Recognising agriculture in general, specifically Queensland, has already reduced emissions.

• Reinforcing the need for Federal Government to develop a fair trading market so producers can benefit from carbon ‘sinks’ on their properties.

• Responsibly organising Queensland farmers to ensure they emerge as key players in any developing emissions trading market.

NSWFarmers’ President Jock Laurie said much the same thing several days before at the Association’s conference in Sydney.