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LAUNCH OF THE VICTORIAN AGRICULTURE CLIMATE CHANGE STATEMENT
A new plan to build a climate-resilient agriculture sector in Victoria by reducing emissions and collaborating with industry and community has been released by the Victorian Labor Government.
Minister for Agriculture, Gayle Tierney, launched the “Victorian Agriculture and Climate Change Statement” at Agriculture Victoria’s Ellinbank SmartFarm in September 2022.
The Statement outlines a plan towards a profitable and productive agriculture sector that takes action on climate change, and is a key part of the Agriculture Sector Pledge released in May 2021.
We are committed to a profitable and productive agriculture sector that takes ambitious action on climate change.
We are working together to accelerate climate change solutions, including taking steps to: » understand and reduce our emissions
» adapt to climate risks and » capture future opportunities.
What is the Statement’s purpose?
The Victorian Agriculture and Climate Change Statement’s purpose is to make a commitment under the first Agriculture Sector Pledge to partner with industry to set a long-term vision for the sector’s role in a climate resilient, net-zero emissions economy.
What is NGIV’s position?
NGIV and our members are committed to achieving net zero emissions and improving our climate resilience.
Victoria’s horticulture industry will continue to play a key role in tackling what is one of the defining challenges of the 21st century. We already produce over one third of Australia’s greenlife which aids in reducing emissions, storing carbon and cooling our communities to help mitigate the impacts of a changing climate.
Operationally, our member businesses embed a range of sustainable practices and innovations to lessen their impact on our environment. These include utilising renewable energy, water saving strategies, improvements to soil health, circular economy practices, plant biodiversity and integrated pest management methods.
NGIV is committed to leading our industry to further improve its sustainable operating practices, while continuing to supply the greenlife which is key to achieving net zero emissions and improving our climate resilience.
More information
For more information, please visit: » premier.vic.gov.au/victorias-ag-sector -united-taking-climate-action » agriculture.vic.gov.au/climate-statement
