Regions and supply chains

Our preferred future

Carbon neutral on-farm and supply chain projects being implemented in all regional planning areas across Queensland.

How we will work together

Led by industry, supported by government

• Support the development of financial instruments to unlock global private-sector investment into agribusiness.

Led by government, supported by industry and private business

• Find strategies and partner with private business to reduce carbon in Queensland’s food and fibre supply chains through regional pilot projects.
• Support place-based approaches (collaborative, long-term approaches within a defined geographic area) for the development and planning of zero net emissions precincts and supply chains.

Case study

Maleny Dairies sets sights on carbon positivity

After participating in the Queensland Government-funded ecoBiz program in early 2021, Maleny Dairies made a commitment to become Queensland’s first carbon-positive dairy.

Maleny Dairies has been part of the Australian Climate Active accreditation program since 2020. It continues to implement innovative solutions to improve sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint, including through energy and waste.

The factory applies lean manufacturing principles to maximise productivity while simultaneously minimising waste within all operations.

This iconic Queensland business is:

• working with key stakeholders across the supply chain
• reviewing its procurement and supply strategies to ensure sustainability
• partnering with equally sustainability conscious companies.

Environment, social and governance (ESG) opportunities are also front of mind at the family-owned farm, investing in technology solutions to improve sustainability and animal welfare. This year, solar-powered GPS ear tags are being trialled to remotely monitor animal health and welfare.

The farm has also modified its insemination program to ensure most calves are born female, adding to the dairy herd.

Maleny Dairies has also recently conducted workshop sessions with its suppliers on developing ESG paddock-to-plate marketing opportunities.

This foundational work will set the direction of the business for years to come.

Future priority focus areas for regions and supply chains

The agriculture industry is actively working to reduce its carbon emissions. You can find more details about the programs run by both the industry and the government in our implementation plan.

The Queensland Low Emissions Agriculture Roadmap Stakeholder Advisory Committee has identified areas that require extra attention to achieve the roadmap's goals.

Short to medium term delivery

• Project scoping and feasibility assessments

Medium to long term delivery

• Coordinated program to foster place-based pilots

Ongoing delivery

• Cross-sectoral partnerships