Initiative to help growers reduce on-farm emissions

July 28th, 2025

A new $39 million initiative is set to shape the future of sustainable farming by providing Australian grain growers with practical solutions to lower on-farm emissions intensity.

An initiative of Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), a five-year national Low Emissions Intensity Farming Systems (LEIFS) initiative is set to explore and demonstrate the benefits of monitoring, managing and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) accounts at the farm scale.

It will also offer grain growers practical options to manage emissions risks and identify which GHG markets and sustainability credentialing schemes align with their enterprise goals.

The project will be delivered by project partners CSIRO, in collaboration with the South Australian Research and Development Institute, the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, and Western Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.