CSIRO FarmPrint

Farm Table says:

FarmPrint is a free digital platform enabling Australian farmers to measure, benchmark, and report their complete environmental footprint—primarily greenhouse gas emissions—from cradle-to-farm-gate.

FarmPrint transforms sustainability claims into credible, benchmarked data—essential as buyers demand Scope 3 transparency. For Australian producers facing 2026 reporting deadlines, it’s the fastest path from emissions awareness to market leadership.

Core Functionality and Scope

FarmPrint takes a cradle-to-farm-gate approach, capturing:

  • Scope 1: On-farm fuel, enteric methane, manure N2O, fertiliser breakdown
  • Scope 2: Purchased electricity for pumps, sheds, processing
  • Scope 3: Embedded emissions in inputs (fertiliser production, diesel refining, agchem)

Key features:

  • Regional benchmarking: Compare your operation against similar farms by zone/enterprise
  • API integration: Pulls data from farm management software—no manual entry
  • Intensity metrics: kg CO2-e/kg product (wheat, beef, milk solids) for buyer templates
  • Trend tracking: Monitor year-on-year changes from management shifts
  • Portfolio view: Aggregate multiple properties for agribusinesses

Supported enterprises: Dryland broadacre (grains primary), livestock, horticulture; expansion planned for irrigated cotton/sugarcane.

How It Works: Simple Three-Step Process

  1. Data Input: Upload fuel receipts, fertiliser logs, livestock averages, or connect API to John Deere, Trimble, AgriWebb
  2. Automated Analysis: CSIRO models apply Australian emission factors (not generic global defaults)
  3. Benchmarked Report: Instant dashboard + exportable PDF/CSV for banks, processors, carbon projects

Example output (wheat farm): 450 kg CO2-e/t grain vs regional benchmark 520 kg; fertiliser 45% of footprint, fuel 25%.

Target Users and Strategic Value

Built for:

  • Farm managers establishing AASB S2 baselines
  • Advisors/consultants serving multiple clients
  • Agribusinesses managing supplier emissions (processors, cooperatives)
  • Finance providers assessing climate risk in loan portfolios

Immediate benefits:

  • Market access: Verified data unlocks EU CBAM compliance, premium contracts
  • Financing edge: Green loans at 0.5-1% lower rates (CEFC partners)
  • Decision support: Pinpoint highest-impact changes (e.g., N timing cuts 25% N2O)
Last Edited:
02/04/2026
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Rob Jennings
Rob Jennings

Rob Jennings is recognised as a leading advocate for Australian agriculture. As Managing Director of Farm Table, Rob has transformed the platform into one of the sector’s most dynamic and independent national networks, facilitating collaboration, knowledge-sharing and improved communication across the agricultural landscape, both in Australia and overseas.

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