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Farming Futures

The Farming Futures project communicates the impacts and opportunities of climate change. HGCA's participation is co-ordinated through the  Agriculture and Horticulture Research Forum (AHRF).

The project is a collaboration project between the AHRF, AIC, CLA and NFU. Forum for the Future project manages the project and it is funded by Defra.

Farming Futures summary sheet   (1120kb)

See press release
Cereal growers are most likely to see opportunities from climate change

Fact Sheets:

Focus on arable crops  (925kb)

Climate is a significant factor in determining plant growth and productivity. Although climate change presents opportunities for growers, it is essential to think carefully about crop management to achieve maximum value from yields in future years.

This document looks at key concerns, opportunities and challenges of climate change for arable farmers.

Focus on soil management   (2204kb)

This fact sheet, number 20 in the Farming Futures series, looks at ways to adapt soil management decisions to the impacts of climate change.

Case studies:

These are specific examples of growers who have taken advantage of climate change.

	1. Focus on soil management  (1369kb) Jim Bullock, Worcestershire
	4. Focus on energy crops  (1064kb) Robert Wiseman, Essex
	5. Focus on cover crops to reduce nitrogen fertiliser ( 1051kb) David Jones, Oxfordshire
	7. Focus on water conservation  (450kb) Julian Hasler, Gloucestershire
	13. Focus on changing crops   (147kb) Dan Squier, Essex
	21. Focus on differential thermostats in grain stores   (653kb) Stewart Vernon, County Durham

For more information see the Farming Futures webpage: www.farmingfutures.org.uk