Future focused. Industry led. Climate ready.

Turning sustainability into strength

Supporting farmers and the broader supply chain to better understand and use natural-capital assessment tools.

What's happening here?

The Holbrook Landcare Network Green Sheep Project puts natural-capital assessment tools under the microscope to improve their practical on-farm use and supply-chain understanding. The project focuses on developing farmer-friendly processes for verification, data collection, and valuation, while creating support mechanisms for producers to respond to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) expectations and make climate-smart decisions.

Focus:

Natural-capital assessment methodologies and tool road-testing
Producer support and one-on-one engagement
Whole-of-value-chain communication and feedback
ESG responsiveness
Climate-smart farm decision-making

Location?

Holbrook region, southern New South Wales – supported by local farmers and industry.

Project goals?

Skills and knowledge improvement
Equip farmers to respond to ESG expectations
Improve linkages between farmers and the supply chain
Empower farmers to use natural capital reporting tools

What’s involved?

On-farm site visits
Development of natural-capital profiles and individual farm reports
Meetings with natural-capital tool suppliers and processors
Field days, regional presentations and stakeholder roundtables
Demonstration trials and pilot support models
Surveys, interviews and farm management assessments
Adviser training and adoption pathway workshops

Project timelines?

2026

Industry roundtable and partner consultation
Secure farms, baselines and “before” field days
Tool assessment and reporting refinements

2027

On-farm engagement and regional field days
Demonstration site verification and data collection/sharing
Skill development and working towards practice change

2028

Analysis of demonstration site data and feedback
Adviser training and impact sharing
Farm carbon and natural-capital projects
Outcomes reporting and showcase event

What will farmers see on the ground?

Practical natural-capital tools tested in real farm settings
Personalised farm reports
Demonstration sites and producer field days
Clearer links between sustainability practices and market or ESG recognition
Engagement with advisers and supply-chain partners

Long-term benefits

Increased producer confidence and capability in natural-capital reporting
Stronger farm-to-supply-chain ESG alignment
Recognition of existing environmental stewardship
Improved data literacy and use of decision-support tools

News & Updates

From the CEO’s Desk — Reflections from the World Meat Congress

Last month I had the opportunity to attend the World Meat Congress alongside industry leaders, policy makers and supply-chain experts from across the globe. It was a valuable opportunity to reconnect with global colleagues, including counterparts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand, to share insights and compare emerging challenges and opportunities across our sectors.

Nov 14, 2025