At the farm level emissions arise from the use of fossil fuels, manufactured inputs, manure, as a natural by-product of animal digestion, cultivation of soils and changes in land use and vegetation.
View AgRE Calc ©Farms are in a good position to lower their carbon footprint and lock carbon into the soil and vegetation. This process is known as creating ‘carbon sinks’ or sometimes referred to as ‘carbon sequestration’.
Renewable energy can boost farm incomes and secure a source of power for the future.
Make best use of nutrients and manures on the farm and reduce emissions.
Using less fossil fuel means lower energy bills and fewer emissions
Ensure efficient management of livestock and poultry and their manures.
With the help of SRUC Specialists, industry professionals and the farmer discussion group, we investigate, test and share practical measures to improve farm profitability and reduce the farm carbon footprint.
Case studies illustrate the real environmental issues affecting agriculture and demonstrate how different farming enterprises are addressing the effects of climate change from a personal perspective.
Keep up to date. Farming for a Better Climate provides practical support to benefit the farm and help reduce our impact on the climate.
We are beginning to see more variability in our weather patterns, with more extreme weather events: a trend towards wetter winters, and drier, hotter summers