Senior Manager - Business Advisory, Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Advisor and Registered Tax Agent at Moore Australia committed to helping clients prosper
🌱 A Pitstop in Romsey, Victoria – Home of the Barefoot Investor! 💡 Today, I found myself in the charming town of Romsey—famous for being the stomping ground of Scott Pape, The Barefoot Investor. But instead of talking about financial freedom, I was on my way to help a client chart a course toward environmental sustainability with an on-farm carbon emissions plan. Farming and emissions reduction might not seem like the most obvious duo, but the opportunities to make a positive impact are enormous. Here are some of the practical solutions we explored: ✅ Planting trees: Not only do they help with carbon sequestration, but they also improve pasture biology, leading to healthier soils and happier livestock. ✅ Fencing off waterways and dams: This reduces contamination, improves animal health, and can even shorten turnoff times—because healthier animals grow faster. ✅ Reworking pasture mix: Swapping in lower methane-producing species is a simple, effective change that benefits both emissions and productivity. ✅ Considering solar power: Whether it’s renewable energy for the farm or solar-powered pumps, harnessing the sun can slash costs and emissions. ✅ Tweaking grazing practices: Shifting to rotational or sectional grazing can improve pasture health, reduce methane emissions, and optimize land use. It’s inspiring to see farmers not just growing food but also leading the way in climate solutions. And if my stop in Romsey has taught me anything, it’s that tackling carbon on the farm is like Scott Pape’s philosophy: it’s about making small, smart changes that add up to big results. What are some steps you or your industry are taking toward sustainability? Let’s start the conversation! 👩🌾🌏 #ProudlyMoore #MooreAustralia #RegionalVic #FarmAccounting #AccountingLife #Sustainability #Farming #CarbonReduction #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction
