Know How / Carbon LIVESTOCKHow rotational hedge management is helping store more carbonHedgerows managed on a 12- to 15-year laying rotation store six times more carbon than those flailed annually, studies on a Cornish beef farm have shown. Overall carbon emissions at… LIVESTOCKEgg producer's verdict on best alternative protein for layersFrom manure to processing, emissions from egg production can be tricky to manage. But replacing some, or all, of the soya in a standard flock’s diet with other proteins is… AGRICULTURAL TRANSITIONWhy scrapping net zero could help tackle climate changeFarmers want to play their part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions – but net zero is disengaging them, says a report. The finding is just one conclusion reached by a… LIVESTOCKMaking sustainability work for the bottom lineHaving a clear emissions reduction plan is helping David Bacon make significant impacts into his carbon footprint, identifying priorities while not increasing costs. Farming at the 480ha Gleadthorpe Farm in… ENVIRONMENTFarmers reject CCC's call for livestock reduction targetsFarmers have strongly opposed the latest proposal by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) to cut livestock numbers by 27% and reduce meat and dairy consumption, warning the plan overlooks agriculture’s… INPUT MARKETS AND PRICESHow the carbon tax on fertiliser will impact farm businessesA Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (Cbam) is due to be implemented by the government from 1 January 2027, leading to higher fertiliser costs on farm. However, the industry is still… CROP MANAGEMENTLow-carbon premiums could soon benefit arable farmersAs supply chains come under increasing pressure to meet environmental goals, arable farmers with a track record of reducing on-farm carbon emissions could soon benefit from verified low-carbon premiums. Independent… ENVIRONMENTBFU criticises use of Bovaer in cattle feedThe British Farming Union (BFU) has slammed the use of the feed additive Bovaer in cattle rations, calling on the industry to stand against its use. Polling its members, 82%… LIVESTOCKWelsh farmers sought for greenhouse gas reduction projectCommercial beef and sheep farmers in Wales are being sought for a project developing breeding strategies that reduce greenhouse gases. The aim of the “Breeding better beef and sheep” project… ENVIRONMENTFarms set to trial new technology for low carbon productionTesco has announced plans to recruit two low-carbon concept farms in its UK supply chain, in a bid to provide farmers in their network with a practical demonstration of a… CARBONNew £1m fund to reward arable farmers for reducing emissionsA new funding scheme that will reward farmers for reducing emissions while giving them control over how those reductions are achieved has been developed by the Soil Association Exchange. Exchange… PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTSNew peatland restoration grant open for applications in WalesThe Welsh government has launched a new Peatland Restoration Grant, offering landowners in Wales the opportunity to secure funding of between £10,000 and £250,000 to restore vital peatland landscapes. Managed…
