Will and Sasha Treloar, together with Will’s parents, run a beef cattle enterprise across 72,000 hectares of mulga country in south-west Queensland, west of Charleville.
As a fifth-generation farming family, their focus is firmly on creating a business that can withstand uncertainty while continuing to support future generations on the land.
“As a fifth-generation farmer, this is what I’m passionate about. If we can make our business work in the hardest of times, it is going to make the good times easy,” says Will.
The Treloars first learned about carbon farming through a community information session in Charleville. Intrigued by the opportunity, they took a measured and thorough approach to determining whether it was the right fit for their business.
Like many landholders considering carbon farming, they sought independent advice, spoke with their bank and other key stakeholders, and conducted extensive research before making a decision. Throughout the process, they also drew on the experience of the Climate Friendly team to better understand the opportunities and obligations involved.
“Without Climate Friendly, we would not have got a project up and running,” says Will.
What appealed to the Treloars was that carbon farming could complement, rather than replace, their existing grazing enterprise.
“It’s been a great thing to add to our business. We haven’t had to change much in our land management for the project to work.”
For Will and Sasha, the benefits extend beyond creating an additional income stream. They see carbon farming as an important tool for strengthening the long-term resilience of their business and helping their family remain on the land through challenging seasons.
“Carbon farming has kept our young family on the land and in the community,” says Sasha. “It has had a positive impact on our community.”
The ability to diversify income and reduce exposure to drought and market volatility was a significant factor in their decision to pursue a project.
“Carbon farming is a risk management tool for our business. It safeguards our income while also contributing to climate action,” says Sasha.
Having successfully established their project, the Treloars encourage other landholders to take the time to investigate the opportunity thoroughly and seek advice from trusted sources.
Their advice is simple:
For the Treloars, carbon farming is not just about carbon. It is about creating a stronger, more resilient business, supporting the next generation, and ensuring their family can continue doing what they love for years to come.
