{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Humans of Agriculture","title":"Rewarding Pathways to Net Zero in Agriculture with ZNE Ag CEO Richard Heath","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":771,"description":"Australian agriculture is chasing lower emissions, but what does that actually look like on farm?\nIn this short episode of Humans of Agriculture, Oli Le Lievre catches up with Richard Heath, CEO of the Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC, ahead of the 2026 ZNE Ag CRC Conference in Perth.\nRichard shares what has changed since the CRC's inaugural conference, the promising research already emerging around productivity and emissions, and why there is no single silver bullet. They also unpack this year's conference theme, Rewarding Pathways to Zero, exploring how farmers can reduce emissions while building more productive and profitable businesses.\nFrom 18 to 20 August in Perth, Western Australia this is where real conversations\nwill happen, bringing together the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future\nof agriculture.\nWhether you're in the paddock, in research, or across the supply chain, this is your\nchance to be part of it.\nHead to zneagcrc.com.au to explore the program and get your ticket today.\nKey insights from the conversation:\nZero Net Emissions CRC's role and projects\nResearch on plants, animals, and farm systems\nReward pathways for emissions reduction\nInnovations in methane and nitrous oxide reduction\nConference in Perth and stakeholder engagement\n\nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction to the conference and its significance\n01:01 Richard Heath's overview of CRC's work and goals\n02:00 Recap of last year's Brisbane conference and progress\n03:01 Focus on reward pathways and economic incentives\n04:06 Research on plants and animals to reduce emissions\n05:01 The importance of incremental improvements in agriculture\n07:07 Understanding the theme: rewards pathways to zero net emissions\n08:11 Potential financial and environmental rewards for farmers\n08:51 Significance of Western Australia in the conference\n10:02 Target audience and benefits of attending the conference\n10:49 Final thoughts and how to learn more about the event","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PupbXbFywMWTJ5gch17EL4BoFl2vAICgyQAK9XnOB7I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxNDk1LzE2NjAw/ODMxNDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}