GrainCorp Next: Driving a low-carbon future for Aussie agriculture

GrainCorp has unveiled its latest sustainable agriculture initiative, GrainCorp Next, aimed at developing an end-to-end low-carbon emissions supply chain for Australian grains and oilseeds.

This multi-year initiative is designed to reduce carbon emissions from paddock to plate by working with growers to maintain and expand their sustainable farming practices, and by incorporating renewable energy sources and other practical decarbonisation interventions across GrainCorp’s supply chain.

The first phase of GrainCorp Next will focus on canola – a crop with significant potential due to its low emissions profile and its high level of integration within GrainCorp’s operations, from handling to crushing and refining.

Over time, GrainCorp intends to extend the initiative to other key crops such as wheat and barley, in an effort to broaden the reach of low-carbon farming practices across the supply chain.



Supporting growers on their sustainability journey
For many growers, reducing on-farm emissions can be challenging due to a lack of resources, effective tools and consistent information.

GrainCorp’s research shows that less than 10 per cent of growers surveyed currently map their emissions, highlighting the need for better tools, awareness and support. That is where GrainCorp Next comes in.

The first stage of the initiative will involve a select number of growers across Victoria and southern New South Wales, working with GrainCorp and other key supply chain partners to pioneer best practices in sustainability and data management.

Participating growers will benefit from expert guidance on sustainable farming practices, support on emissions reduction strategies and opportunities to collaborate with other growers in exchanging and sharing experiences.

Additionally, GrainCorp Next will explore other opportunities to reduce emissions along the supply chain, including using renewable fuel to transport grain and improving energy efficiency at GrainCorp’s Numurkah processing site, all while continuing to work with growers on their sustainability journey.