Climate change threatens all our futures. It is a concern for all business sectors, and agriculture is no exception. In the UK agriculture is currently responsible for 10% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The main GHG emitted from agriculture is methane from livestock and their waste (56%), followed by nitrous oxide from fertilisers (31%) and carbon dioxide predominantly from energy and fuel (13%). [Source: AHDB]
We talk to West Dorset farmer and Farmers Weekly Young Farmer of 2020, Bertie Newman, about how he has already made significant reductions in his carbon footprint on his beef and sheep farm by improving efficiencies and saving costs.
Download the article here : Farmer Bertie Newman is reducing his farm’s carbon footprint
Bertie is a Discover Farming ambassador available for students exploring agricultural career options to talk to about his work. If you would like to find out more from him complete the enquiry form here
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