Without question, consideration of climate change impacts is one of the most challenging and contentious issues confronting all business and industry sectors today.  Agricultural operationswill be subject to significantly changed circumstances if the popularly reported climate scenarios eventuate and, by the range of policy responses currently being considered in both Australia and the United States.

It is timely to start reviews of management practices that may identify early opportunities to capitalize on possible legislative changes and market activity surrounding climate change, cap and trade programs and other carbon management options currently under consideration. 

These business reviews will also highlight some of the real linkages between water, agricultural sustainability and climate change management programs and lead to identification of opportunities that make good, sound business sense.