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- Scottish farming will have to adapt to climate change, take steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to carbon capture through soil management, crops and timber.
- The Scottish Government has proposed a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of 80% by 2050. Scottish Government has estimated that agriculture and related land use could contribute around 20% of total Scottish emissions.
Farming For A Better Climate
Welcome to the Farming for a Better Climate website.
These pages host a range of information, case studies and factsheets about how the agricultural sector is helping Scotland to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and some of the benefits this can bring to the farm business.
Whats new?
- Read the April edition of the FFBC Newsletter via the link top right - In this edition... Focus Farm updates, Minimising the 'three Fs', Top tips for cutting farm fuel use and What are you 'Twittering' about?
- Hear about the GreenCow visit by Glenkilrie discussion group.
- Thinking of wood fuel? Both Torr and Upper Nisbet discussion groups covered this topic.
- Renewable Heat Incentive – new practical guide.
- Book now for the Soil Association Soil and Grass event in Jedburgh.
- Hear how precision farming could benefit your farm.
- Read the notes from the micro hydro meeting.
- You can now follow us on Twitter - SACFarm4Climate.
If you would like to comment on the pages, pass on details of a climate change event, highlight tips or hints for other farmers to share or even put yourself forward as a climate change farm case study, we would love to hear from you. You can email us at climatechange@sac.co.uk.
"Scotland's farmers are ready to play their part in moving towards a low carbon society and not only can the industry cut emissions but farming businesses can save costs at the same time and earn new income"
Richard Lochhead, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, June 2010.