Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Off-farm activities a ‘growing share’ of global food system GHG emissions

Off-farm activities a ‘growing share’ of global food system GHG emissions

Off-farm activities before and after food production are making up a “growing share” of food system greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...

June 11, 2021
68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is an ‘ambitious target’ – NFU

68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is an ‘ambitious target’ – NFU

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set an ambitious new climate target according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU)....

December 8, 2020
Climate change: ‘With the right support…farmers can be part of the solution’

Climate change: ‘With the right support…farmers can be part of the solution’

The announcement of a new agriculture transformation programme to help farmers contribute positively to the climate emergency was welcomed by...

February 23, 2020
Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture overtake those from industry

Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture overtake those from industry

Greenhouse gases from the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector have overtaken the emissions from industry, according to the latest statistics...

April 28, 2016
6 steps to reduce your farms carbon footprint and save up to €29,000

6 steps to reduce your farms carbon footprint and save up to €29,000

A new study from McDonald’s UK has identified six simple measures that can help beef farmers reduce their carbon footprint...

February 25, 2016