Improving Efficiency
The Farming for a Better Climate initiative produced a wide range of practical guides, case studies, videos and podcasts to share practical ideas from farmers and other experts about what they had done and how it has benefited their business. We have grouped these resources under key headings; These resources were produced over the course of the project from 2010 to 2024, so some reference to schemes or legislation which was correct at the time of writing, may have now changed.
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Energy & Renewables
Depending on the farm business, energy and fuel use can represent a significant cost. Where practicable, more farmers have moved to renewables to support energy use or bring in an additional income stream to their business.
Practical Guides
Carbon Management
Carbon management on the farm, including using it as a tool to identify less competitive areas of the business compared with like farms has now become common place. Repeating a carbon audit at three or five year intervals can show how the changes to practice are impacting on farm emissions and demonstrate how your farm is taking action.
Practical Guides
Farm Soils
The focus on protection and improvement of farm soils has continued to move up the agenda. Here we share Farming for a Better Climate resources around soil management.
Practical Guides
Nutrient Management
Making best use of organic nutrients helps to balance the need for purchased fertilisers and may lead to savings on the fertiliser bill. Soil testing to identify nutrient requirements for the growing crop is essential to manage costs.
Practical Guides
Optimising Livestock Performance
Livestock represent a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions for the farm business, so maximising their performance is key to both generating profit and reducing environmental impact per kg of production.
Practical Guides
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