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From improving livestock efficiency to managing farm woodlands, there is a range of practical and profitable ideas that could help you to cut your carbon footprint, improve farm efficiency and profitability, whilst also improving your farm’s environmental performance.

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Farming for a Better Climate

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Nutrient Use Efficiency

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Renewable Energy

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Energy & Fuel Use

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Soil Health & Management

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Optimising Livestock Productivity

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UAVs in Agriculture

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Carbon Audits

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Publications

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Technical Note (TN738): Hedges – Carbon, Conservation & Compliance Read >
Hedges – Cultivating, Cutting and Carbon Capture Read >
Farm Management Handbook 2020/21 Read >
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Farm Woodlands Information Sheet: Woodland Creation and Carbon Sales Read >
Webinar: Woodland Creation & Management – Part 2: Successful Woodland Establishment Read >
Webinar: Woodland Creation & Management Part 1 – Benefits of woodlands Read >
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News

Keeping Pace with Green Policy

 September 3, 2020 read more >

Ammonium Nitrate Storage

 August 6, 2020 read more >

Top tips for calving

 March 16, 2020 read more >

Habitat Linkage and Carbon Sinkage

 January 14, 2020 read more >
Grassland soil spit with worms

Earthworms for Soil Health

 September 30, 2019 read more >

Carbon audits – your guide to efficiency and performance

 June 25, 2019 read more >
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