General
March Water Market Update
A significant change in rainfall and temperature outlook leading into FY24 The rainfall outlook leading into the next water year substantially differs from what has generally been experienced over the past three wet years, heavily influenced by rare triple consecutive years of La Niña. There is increasing climatic model consensus for much drier conditions leading […]
by Kilter Rural • March 30, 2023
Climate Farmland Investment General Impact Seasonal Update
Tough season wraps up with successful winter crop harvest
The Kilter Australian Farmlands Fund completed its winter crop harvest in the second week of January. Despite the extensive flooding seen in spring that impacted this cropping season, works completed throughout the farm planning and development phase of the Fund to mitigate climate risks have ultimately resulted in a successful harvest period for the Fund. […]
by Kilter Rural • January 24, 2023
Climate Water Investment
Consequences from Basin Plan water recovery target deficits
Based on the most recent Water Recovery Progress Report, published by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority as at 30 June 2022, it is increasingly apparent that the initial water recovery target for the Murray-Darling Basin as a whole, of 2,680GL, is very unlikely to be achieved by the 2024 deadline. It is also apparent that the […]
by admin • November 24, 2022
General
Kilter provides floods update for Farmlands Fund
Australian Farmlands Fund: Floods Briefing, November 2022 This 5 minute video was presented as part of an investor briefing event on 22/11/2022. If you have any further questions, please email invest@kilterrural.com October saw a significant rainfall event throughout Victoria and New South Wales, causing flooding across many regional and rural communities. Shepparton, Rochester and Echuca, […]
by Kilter Rural • November 22, 2022
Climate Farmland Investment General Impact
Direct seeding underway for spring 2022
The revegetation program at the Australian Farmlands Fund is currently in its fourth year of planting native vegetation. This year’s program will bring the Fund closer to hitting its 30% target, with a total of 290ha revegetated across the landscape. Prior to the sowing, the landscape must be prepared to maximise the germination success of the […]
by Kilter Rural • September 27, 2022
General
Nature positive solutions tour
Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) staff recently spent time on our Kilter Australian Farmlands Fund in conversation with Kilter Rural about the challenges and solutions for protecting and regenerating Australian ecosystems in agricultural landscapes. A new report released by ACF shows sectors with a very high direct dependence on nature like agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food manufacturing, […]
by admin • September 21, 2022
Carbon Report Climate General
September Carbon Report
The ACCU spot price has remained relatively steady with the last closing price of $30.3/tCO2e, a 9% increase since the August update. ACCUs sourced from Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) projects have fallen in premium, with HIR credits trading at only $3 above the spot price, compared to $6.25 last month. The Clean Energy Regulator released their […]
by Albie Ryan • September 20, 2022
Carbon Report Climate General
August Carbon Report
The ACCU spot price has fallen further to the last closing price of $27.5/tCO2e, a 21% fall since the July update. Credits from nature-based methodologies, such as Human-Induced Regeneration (HIR) are continuing to be traded at a premium, with HIR trading at $6.25 above the spot price and Savannah burning projects trading at an $11.25 premium. The […]
by Kilter Rural • August 19, 2022