Adapting to a Changing Climate
Cutting emissions in the oat sector, a case study
Oats are highly valued for being both nutritious and offering significant health benefits. As a crop its green credentials are well known, giving good yields in less productive soils and requiring less inputs than other crops. However, all food sectors are under pressure to become more sustainable from seed to shelf oat production is no…
Livestock Productivity – Pigs & Poultry
Livestock Productivity – Pigs & Poultry When talking about reducing livestock emissions in Scotland, the focus is usually on ruminant livestock, given they comprise the majority of livestock in Scotland. Options for reducing emissions in pig and poultry enterprises require very different strategies, usually focused on (non forage) diets, and animal health. This section links…
Livestock Productivity – Sheep
Livestock Productivity – Sheep Sheep health has been identified in research as one of the top ways that Scottish farms can reduce their carbon footprint, as well as providing clear benefits for animal welfare as well as productivity. Alongside guidance on breeding management and optimising grass, this section provides technical guidance on options for reducing…
Climate Policy
As global climate and environmental targets become an increasing priority, all sectors of the economy will have to participate in national strategies for low carbon transition. Agriculture is no exception, but does present more complexity for ‘decarbonisation’ than many other sectors, as well as opportunity to provide a degree of carbon ‘offsetting’. It can be…
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