Friends,

This is a very [interesting site from Australia].

I particluarly like their tag line:

The best way to combat Global Warming short term is to reward farmers for cultivating deep-rooted perennial grass species and crops that can lock up vast amounts of carbon in the soil.

They are also promoting a program I know they are also looking into in Canada:

SANTFA’s brave plan for new climate

The South Australian No Till Farmers’ Association has come up with an innovative plan for policing standards for soil carbon credits and other “environmental” payments and finance. Brainchild on SANTFA’s recently-appointed Research & Development Manager Greg Butler, the scheme links together auditing for carbon credits, government environmental incentives, and favourable finance terms from banks. The plan will cover all Australian farmers and will be conducted by the Conservation Agricultural Association of Australia and New Zealand, the peak body of the Australasian no till cropping movement. The Carbon Coalition applauds Greg’s vision and endorses such an industry-wide approach. SANTFA’s plan was developed after consultations with the Carbon Coalition. We will report more details of this exciting development as they come to hand.

Enjoy,

Jock

-- JockGill