Carbon and your ag business — Quilpie

Carbon and your ag business will be a clear and pragmatic guide to help you understand and navigate the world of carbon.

AgForce will discuss:

• What does Carbon mean for you and why is it important?
• The fundamentals of carbon, tailored to your region and commodity, focused on facts and free from media or political spin.
• Carbon in your property and business: How it works and how to change it, including vegetation, soil, energy and livestock.
• Supply chains and governments — Opportunities, risks, expectations.
• Carbon calculators and how to use them.
• How to prepare yourself and identify carbon advisors trying to sell you a lemon.
• Pulling it all together for your business.

Everyone is welcome

Take advantage of our expert guidance and practical experience and walk away with knowledge, understanding, and a way forward.

As we will be working through carbon calculators, we suggest you bring your own laptop or tablet so you can interact with the calculator.

DATE: Wednesday 29 October 2025

TIME: 10am to 2pm

2pm to 4pm*Optional extension for a deeper dive into carbon

VENUE: Supper Room, Quilpie Shire Hall, 62 Brolga Street, Quilpie.

*For a deeper dive into carbon project possibilities, please indicate your preference when you register.

A little information about the presenters

Pat O’Connor, Trainer and Assessor at AgForce Training:

Pat has extensive experience in both teaching and hands-on agricultural practices, together with a professional rugby union career including stints with the NSW Waratahs and Western Force. As a fourth-generation hands-on farmer, an accomplished educator with a Bachelor of Physical Education, and a teacher/lecturer at High School and University levels, Pat’s unique blend of educational expertise and knowledge, practical farming experience, and leadership abilities positions him as a leading trainer dedicated to advancing agribusiness ventures through education and sustainable practices.

Dr Greg Leach, Carbon and Natural Capital expert:

Greg Leach is a General Manager AgCarE and Regional Engagement with AgForce and works from Brisbane. He has facilitated development of AgCarE through engagement with farmers, experts, scientists and policy leaders. He also has three decades of program management experience in consulting with over 3,000 landholders across Queensland, assisting with property management planning concerns, profitability and natural asset protection.

Admission FREE – Lunch and smoko provided

For further information please contact:

Kerrie Cribb, SWQ Regional Manager on 0418 485 501 or cribbk@agforceqld.org.au

Delivered with funding support from the Commonwealth of Australia through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program in collaboration with the Grower Group Alliance.