Australia’s farmers do not oppose net zero carbon emissions but don’t want to be burdened by climate change policies, David Littleproud, the Agriculture Minister, said Wednesday.

The minister stated that they wanted to join the “global community” on CNBC.Squawk Box Asia“

He said, “They want make sure that any, any policy setting, that the government implements is one that really doesn’t cost too high and doesn’t burden them.”

The agriculture sector was responsible for 15% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions — around 765 million tonnes — in 2019, according to policy think-tank Grattan Institute.

It transportationAbout 20% of Australia’s emissions are from the sector, and only 20% comes from the industrialSector is responsible for 30% of all its emissions.

The report noted that Australia should still include agriculture in net zero targets. This would help reduce exporter risk from being hit by future carbon taxes.

The National Farmers Federation represents both farmers and the entire agriculture sector of Australia. already backs a nationwide of having net zero emissions by 2050

They have however stipulated two important things: A path to economic success must be established and the burden on farmers must not exceed their ability to pay.

“The NFF has been crystal clear and steadfast in our discussions with the Government: climate change policy must chart a course for agriculture and the bush to not only survive but thrive in a reduced emissions future,” the president of the federation, Fiona Simson, has said.

Australia is one of the few developed nations that has not yet set a target for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by a certain date — fossil fuels still play a dominant roleIn its economy.

Net zero emissions refer toAchieving an equilibrium between the greenhouse gas emissions that are produced and those taken out.

The government focused on deploying technology to help reduce emissionsInstead of penalizing polluters by using indirect or direct carbon taxes.

Australia is suffering from the devastating impacts of climate change.

The country was hit hard by bushfires that erupted in 2019-2020, as a result of prolonged droughts and hot temperatures. These fires destroyed thousands of houses and caused hundreds to die from smoke inhalation.

Australia’s scientific research body CSIRO predictsClimate change will lead to more hot days and increased sea level, greater snowfall, and severe and prolonged rainfall over the next few years.

Scott Morrison, the Prime Minster of Australia is urging federal officials to pledge net zero emissions for 2050 by the time they attend the COP26 Climate Change Conference.

World leaders and environmentalists will be meeting in Glasgow, Scotland — from Oct. 31 to Nov. 12 — in a bid to hash out a climate change deal.

Morrison claimed that the climate targets would be decided in the federal cabinet and not by legislation in Parliament. It is clear that any lawmakers opposing the decision would not be allowed to prevent the government from fulfilling that promise. the Sydney Morning Herald reported

Littleproud’s National Party (a member of Morrison’s Liberal Party’s ruling coalition) is expected to present its position on the net-zero target at the end of this week.

“We’re being pragmatic. We intend to solve this problem and give the National party position by the end week,” Littleproud said to CNBC.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Nationals would like to see more investment in regional Australia, as well as a long-term plan of employment and exploration of nuclear energy.

A recent report from the think-tank Australia InstituteAround 75% of Australians polled are worried about climate change. Seven out of 10 Australians surveyed said that they believe the country should establish targets and take domestic actions to reduce global warming and reach net zero emissions.