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Utilising novel Pongamia trees to decarbonise Australia's beef value-chain (2024–2027)

Abstract:
Progress towards a carbon neutral beef industry typically focusses on nutritional strategies, overlooking potential innovations in farming system configuration. This project aims to develop a framework for the integration of Pongamia into beef production systems, so that not only emissions reductions are maximised, but also to support carbon capture and farm system resilience. This project seeks to determine the impact of Pongamia meal on cattle production efficiency, meat quality and methane emissions. Through quantification of carbon sequestration potential in tree plantations, whole-farm modelling will elucidate production scenarios capable of achieving the reductions needed for a carbon neutral Australian beef industry.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Dr Sarah Meale

    Senior Lecturer
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science

  • Dr Alwyn Williams

    Senior Lecturer in Agronomy
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science

  • Dr Tyron Venn

    Snr Lecturer in Agri Resource Econo
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
Funded by:
Australian Research Council