Farming Enterprise Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator

Greenhouse Gas Calculator

INTRODUCTION

GREENHOUSE CALCULATOR

GLOSSARY

HELP

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Introduction

Farming enterprises contribute about 20% of Australia’s total greenhouse gas account.

The greenhouse gas calculator has been developed to provide an estimate of farm-based emissions in Queensland. Whilst based on best available information, it is not definitive and should be used for information only as there is an element of uncertainty associated with estimating greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural enterprises and ecosystems.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. The region of interest should first be selected, this ensures that the correct climate and soil data is automatically input. Heat, moisture and soil texture all have a significant impact on rate of decomposition of organic matter. Please note this is generalised information for large regions and may be not be exactly the same climate and soil conditions for your farm.

2. The information then required can be obtained from farm records. All information is lost when you end the program.

3. If you make a mistake, click the 'Clear Fields' button at the bottom of the calculator. If you wish to select a different region on the map of Queensland, then select the link in the top-left of the screen (titled 'Calculator Map') and start again.

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