Research Program 1

Low Emissions Plant Solutions

Purpose

Focusing on low-emissions broad-acre, horticultural and livestock systems, legumes and in-setting options–as well as reducing emissions in cattle and sheep via the delivery of new low emissions pastures and forage systems.

Research Outcomes

Low Emissions Plant Solutions targets the 77% of total agricultural emissions (methane) associated with livestock production, as well as the 23% of agricultural emissions (nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide) associated with fertiliser use and waste management.

Vicki Lane

Program Lead

Vicki Lane

Vicki is an experienced senior leader with a demonstrated history of working in RD&E management. Skilled in Government, Leadership, Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation. Strong operations professional with postgraduate training in program evaluation.

Project 1030

Program 1

Low Emissions Grasses for Cattle Feed

Project 1060

Program 1

Waste-to-Fertiliser Innovation for Low Emission Farming

Project 1050

Program 1

Fertiliser Evaluation Framework

Research programs

Program 2

Towards Methane-Free Cattle and Sheep

This program will provide the technology and quantification required to transition livestock production to a low-methane emission future.

Program 3

Whole Farm and Mixed Enterprise Systems Analysis

This program will integrate all the science emerging from the CRC to provide farmers with the guidelines, resources, metrics, and benchmarking tools required for a profitable transition to net-zero emissions.

Program 4

Delivering Value from Net Zero

This program will develop renewable energy and circular economy solutions that create profitable opportunities for agribusinesses and rural communities. The program will improve supply chain management and enhance access to key export markets.