'Square the ledger': farmers push Nationals for dedicated income stream in emissions reduction policy

The National Farmers' Federation is demanding Nationals MPs drive a hard bargain for agriculture in any deal ahead of Cop26 climate talksGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingAustralia's peak farming lobby will demand Nationals MPs ensure the Scott Morrison government gives farmers a dedicated income stream from sequestered carbon in the event the Coalition lands a new mid-century emissions reduction policy ahead of the Cop26 in Glasgow.The National Farmers' Federation (NFF) will meet Nationals MPs virtually on Monday as the Morrison government attempts to land an internal agreement on what new emissions reduction policies Australia will flag before the international climate conference in November.Sign up to receive an email with the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning Continue reading...