The intended purpose of the Knowledge Bank as stated by DCCEEW is problematic and misses the broader purpose of its creation. The purpose of the Knowledge Bank is to serve as an information resource for farmers and land holders to inform business decisions, whether this results in activities that reduce emissions and store carbon specifically is irrelevant. More broadly, Government policy discussions and resources aimed at helping farmers understand and adopt on-farm activities should focus on reducing emissions intensity rather than absolute emissions reduction. This approach acknowledges the critical role of food and fibre production.
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Chrissy Kerin