Use of all agricultural inputs is under increasing scrutiny as the race to decarbonise all aspects of UK life to achieve ‘net zero’ gains momentum, says Dr George Fisher of CF Fertilisers.
Banks have committed to helping agricultural businesses reduce their carbon footprint by offering new tools and lending schemes specifically for environmental projects.
An island known as ‘Scotland in miniature’ could be used as a blueprint to boost Scottish farming output while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Nick Drainey reports.
Farming with the environment at the forefront of planning and decision making can have economic and practical benefits, suggests one Aberdeenshire farmer. Alex Heath looks at the technology employed on the farm.
After the loss of a large portion of their herd to bovine TB (bTB), Henry and Bryony Andrews decided to change the direction of their business to follow a carbonneutral path. Rebecca Jordan reports.
Consumer demand for more environmentally friendly produce has led retailers and processors to seek more sustainable supply chains.
Proactive slurry management can be an effective method in helping the agricultural industry reach its net zero emissions target by 2040. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian reports.
The industry was looking to switch to 100% bioLPG by 2040 and Liquid UK chief executive George Webb believes LPG could be an alternative for farmers looking to reduce their carbon footprint
The UK’s ‘Climate Assembly’ has said supporting farmers on their net zero journey should be the number one consideration of Government as it puts together its climate change policy.
The NFU is on the hunt for ’climate superheroes’ to take part in its latest annual Farmvention competition.