Australian agriculture is chasing lower emissions, but what does that actually look like on farm?
In 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.Richard 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.
From 18 to 20 August in Perth, Western Australia this is where real conversations
will happen, bringing together the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future
of agriculture.
Whether you're in the paddock, in research, or across the supply chain, this is your
chance to be part of it.
Head to
zneagcrc.com.au to explore the program and get your ticket today.
Key insights from the conversation:Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the conference and its significance
01:01 Richard Heath's overview of CRC's work and goals
02:00 Recap of last year's Brisbane conference and progress
03:01 Focus on reward pathways and economic incentives
04:06 Research on plants and animals to reduce emissions
05:01 The importance of incremental improvements in agriculture
07:07 Understanding the theme: rewards pathways to zero net emissions
08:11 Potential financial and environmental rewards for farmers
08:51 Significance of Western Australia in the conference
10:02 Target audience and benefits of attending the conference
10:49 Final thoughts and how to learn more about the event