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The Farming for a Better Climate programme is led by Graham Kerr, Group Manager Environment and Design. The initiative is funded by Scottish Government and will offer advice on cost-effective ways to benefit business and the environment.

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, Richard Lochhead said:

"Our farmers can lead the fight against climate change and not only help our environment but help their businesses at the same time. By adopting these five simple steps, farming will become part of the solution to climate change.”

The five steps he referred to involve:

• using energy and fuels efficiently
• developing renewable energy
• locking carbon into the soil and vegetation
• optimising the application of fertilisers and manures
• optimising livestock management and waste storage

Graham Kerr believes climate change is an issue that challenges us all and land managers can play their part.  “SAC is committed to helping both industry and policy makers”, he said.

A range of stakeholder seminars will take place later this year and the Scottish Government will be establishing an external stakeholder group to consider agriculture and climate change.  It will act as a sounding board for advice and suggest ways of supporting the sector in reducing avoidable greenhouse gas emissions while balancing the need to continue sustainable food production.  A series of detailed, downloadable guidance leaflets has been developed to underpin each FBC mitigation measure.