Farmers urged to take part in carbon footprint project

The study, being carried out by Laurence Gould Partnership on behalf of the Scottish Government will look at ways to accurately measure farmers’ contribution to greenhouse gas production.

The pilot will take place on 50 farms across the country and NFU Scotland has urged farmers to get involved with the study.

NFUS head of rural policy, Jonnie Hall said: “Many farmers already embrace a range of practical measures that have reduced the carbon footprint of their business.

“In order to quantify these improvements, we would like to encourage farmers to participate in the free farm-based greenhouse gas audits offered in this study.

“This, in turn, will help identify which of the carbon accounting tools available is best suited to assess GHG emissions on Scottish farms.”

He said the development of an accurate measuring tool was an ‘important step forward’ for farmers and would allow them to address areas where environmental performance can be improved which could ultimately improve their profits.

He said: “This is a win, win position for farmers and the environment.”

The project will looks to carry out audits on a range of different farms including:

• Specialist Sheep (LFA)
• Specialist Beef (LFA)
• Cattle and Sheep (LFA)
• Cereals Farms
• General Cropping
• Dairy
• Low ground Cattle and Sheep
• Mixed Farms
• Specialist pigs
• Specialist poultry
• Horticulture

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