Landline

Episode 40 (2014x40)

Air date: Nov 09, 2014

Carbon Farming: How will farmers and Aboriginal communities with existing carbon abatement schemes adapt to the Abbott Government's Direct Action climate change policy. Farmer Green: The ABC Rural Farmer of the Year is an orchardist who grows apples at Lenswood near Adelaide and despite running a small family business, Robert Green has been able to achieve extraordinary results. Wrapped Up: Some savvy scientists think they might have worked out a way for cotton growers in Central Queensland to stay one step ahead of Mother Nature, using the most unlikely of materials. Tocal: Tocal College just north of Maitland in New South Wales is just one of a handful of remaining agricultural colleges in Australia. Still run as a working farm, Tocal has recently won a major award for its enduring architectural significance.