Farming For a Better Climate

The FFBC initiative has now closed. Together, we have created brilliant case studies, practical guides, videos & podcasts. For a selection of our web content, plus findings from the current on-farm trials, see shorturl.at/sZ245. Cheerio, & thank you for your support!

Reducing tillage has received much media attention in recent years due to its potential benefits, however, cultivation also plays a crucial role in crop establishment in most arable systems. bit.ly/48gn03Z

Want to know how to fill out a woodland creation application form for a smaller scale project? Join #farmer Andrew Adamson from Netherurd Farm to find out how he did it in this free Integrating Trees Network event. Tues 27th Feb 7-8:15pm. ▶️tickettailor.com/events/integra…

Although carbon audits are designed to look at the carbon efficiency of production systems, there are very strong correlations to financial efficiency. There is funding available to Scottish farmers for a carbon footprint through @FASScot. bit.ly/48n2RsR

🐑 As ewes approach lambing, their requirement for protein increases by almost 50%. This increase is necessary to sustain her needs for maintenance, pregnancy, udder formation and colostrum production. Find out more in our latest Practical Guide.bit.ly/4bzwSZx

🐑 In late pregnancy ewe protein requirements increase to ensure she can sustain her maintenance & pregnancy requirements, udder formation and colostrum production. The increase in protein needed can be almost 50%. Find out more 🔽 bit.ly/4bzwSZx

🐄 🎬 In our latest video we hear from SAC Consulting’s Marcus Fox who visits Lawhall Farm in Cumbria. Marcus talks about the steps needed to implement a sustainable breeding programme in order to reduce carbon emissions within the dairy herd. bit.ly/42VcfmN

🎬 🐄 Have you seen our latest videowith @ConsultingSAC's Marcus Fox? Learn the steps involved when implementing a sustainable breeding programme to reduce emissions from the dairy herd. bit.ly/42VcfmN

Interested in solar panels for your farm business? Tempted by the notion of battery storage and how this could reduce your reliance on bought-in energy? Then join us at Park Farm, Auldhouse, East Kilbride on the 29th February at 10.30 am to find out more. fas.scot/events/event/f…

Thinking about #agroforestry? The Integrating Trees Network is hosting an online event with agroforestry experts Stephen Briggs and Roger Howison about the basics of agroforestry systems. #event #farming #forestry 🌳All welcome!🌳 ▶️tickettailor.com/events/integra…

ICYMI - our monthly e-newsletter dropped into mail boxes this day last week and linked to our recent Practical Guide - Managing bull fertility, shared our latest video - Breeding to reduce the dairy carbon footprint and lots more! Read more & subscribe at bit.ly/493DrBL

Take part in a consultation which sets out how people, communities, businesses and industry can prepare for the impacts of climate change. Net Zero Secretary @MairiMcAllan urged everyone to have their say to help build a more climate resilient Scotland ➡️bit.ly/3HGjtRK

Get £3.7k in funding through FAS to improve the environmental #Sustainability 🍃 of your #ScottishFarming business. Business reviews, specialist advice & annual carbon audits can reduce emissions, improve soil health & biodiversity & build #Resilience ➡️ fas.scot/advice-grants

We’ve got a pop up stand at tomorrow’s @FASScot FAS Connect conference - if you’re there do come & say ‘hello’, we’d love to meet you!

Our colleague @LornaCTweets answers 3 key questions answers three key questions in a recent SPICe article - What is regenerative agriculture? What does regenerative agriculture mean to you? How might Scotland become a ‘global leader’ in these practices? bit.ly/4b82kh1

The #BSAS2024 'Controlling Parasites Sustainably in a Changing World' session will be chaired by Philip Skuce, @SEFARIscot. Philip will be joined a fantastic line-up of speakers including Dr. Lynsey Melville and Dr. Michael MacLeod. 👉🏻 bsas.org.uk/conference/ #parasites

Join FAS, Monday 19 February at 7pm for a discussion on the developing #hedgerow #carbon code with @Gameandwildlife and the #nature value of #hedges with @ConsultingSAC fas.scot/events/event/i… @nature_scot @NFFNUK @SACFarm4Climate

Did you catch the recent 'How to build climate resilience into #farm business plans' article from the @FarmersWeekly? Download your copy of the climate change adaptation checklist available from the 'Adaptation' section of our 'Your Journey' webpage. bit.ly/3OfXMLM

Join us on 6 Feb for a farm walk (and hot soup!) to hear from farmer-foresters Gavin and Nick Marshall of #TreelineScotland on the multiple uses and benefits of #treesonfarm and how to manage them. Book your free place: soilassociation.org/our-work-in-sc…

The latest edition of the Farming Scotland Magazine has been published and includes our latest news article - 'How much carbon is in your soil?' bit.ly/425NQdt