Agriculture emits 7% of the total UK greenhouse gases.
It is important for growers to be aware of the major sources of emissions and how they may mitigate these. It is equally important to understand how their businesses may be impacted by climate change and how they can adapt to the changing climate.
CC01 Arable farming and the changing climate: what will it mean, what can I do?
Responding to changing climate may be the key to future success in farming.
HGCA is involved in a number of initiatives that aim to help growers understand how their businesses may be affected by climate change:
See precision farming in practice
HGCA is holding a series of farm visits throughout the summer months to demonstrate how precision farming techniques are being used in practice. The visits are part of the year-long 'Be PRECISE' initiative providing information to growers about the benefits of precision farming.
5 Sep 2008 to 31 Jul 2009
Visit www.hgca.com/events for further details
7 Jul 2009
SCRI, Balruddery Farm, Invergowrie, Dundee, DD2 5LJ
HGCA 'Be PRECISE' Farm Visit - Inverness
7 Jul 2009
Midcoul Farm, Dalcross,; Inverness, Invernessshire. IV2 7JJ.