This week, the State and Federal agriculture ministers signed the First National Statement on Climate Change and Agriculture, making a commitment with farmers to reduce carbon emissions.

Advocates welcomed the statement, saying it’s the first step to cut emissions. This is in line with a new report called ‘Farming Forever’ commissioned by Farmers for Climate Action.

Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

Featured In Story: Charlie Prell – Chair of Farmers for Climate Action and sheep farmer in Crookwell, New South Wales

First aired on The Wire, Friday 14 July 2023