Carbon that Counts
Unlocking the value of carbon accounting on Tasmanian farms
Recent changes to Australian legislation mean that large companies are now required to report their carbon emissions alongside their financial reports. Even though most farm businesses are not yet required to report on emissions, processors, retailers and export customers are increasingly asking farmers for emissions data as part of their supply chain reporting.
We know the carbon space is full of confusing jargon and competing advice. You're not alone in finding it complex. Carbon that Counts is working with Tasmanian farmers to build practical evidence on how carbon accounting can add value for farming businesses - whether through cost savings, market opportunities, or better farm management - and to develop useful tools and resources to help build farmer confidence in getting started with a carbon account.
What Carbon that Counts is all about:
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Carbon that Counts is exploring how carbon accounting can unlock value for Tasmanian farms - we’re testing:
Does it save money or improve efficiency? We’re tracking whether identified emission reduction practices lead to cost savings or productivity gains through improved fuel efficiency, fertiliser optimisation, energy savings, or management efficiencies.
Does it open market opportunities? We’re examining whether carbon data helps farms access benefits like preferential interest rates, premium prices, or eligibility for export markets with sustainability requirements.
Is the administrative burden worth it? We’re honestly assessing the time, effort, and cost involved in carbon accounting against the benefits it delivers.
How do changes affect operations? We’re analysing the real-world effects of emission reduction practices on farm productivity and profitability, not just environmental outcomes.
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We’re developing practical tools to help you get started with carbon accounting.
We’re creating resources that break down key terms, what data and records you need, and case studies showing how other Tasmanian farmers approach carbon accounting, emission reduction and on-farm changes.
As we develop these tools, they’ll be shared here for download.
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Results will be shared throughout the project. As the project progresses, there will be opportunities to attend events and learn from other farmers and our team of advisors about carbon accounting.
Whether the value proposition proves strong, modest, or not yet there, we'll report our findings honestly to help you make informed decisions.
RESOURCE
Carbon accounting for farmers
A plain-English guide to measuring farm green house gas emissions
This guide provides an introduction to carbon accounting and explains how emissions are measures and communicated. It has some practical tips on how to get started.
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Record keeping for carbon accounting
Practical tips to make your annual carbon assessment faster, more affordable, and more accurate
This guide explains why record keeping is important for carbon accounting, the information you need to keep during the year to complete your carbon account, and some useful tips.
For an introduction to Carbon Accounting check out our guide here:
Questions?
Reach out to the Carbon that Counts team for more information
Contact
Hannah Lewis
info@westpine.com.au
0448 311 515
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Carbon that Counts is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.
The project commenced in October 2025 and is running until March 2028. It is being delivered by West Pine in collaboration with RMCG, Southern Farming Systems and Cradle Coast NRM.
