Awarded: £2,000

Funding to run a farmer-focused workshop exploring carbon mitigation strategies for ruminant farmers. Discussion will identify the main emission sources, pulling out key trends and present research solutions for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Key findings

• Mindset change is viewed as a key barrier to reaching net zero
• Reliable, local advice is a priority for farmers
• The complexity of carbon emissions from agriculture is often under appreciated

Key recommendations for future research and activities

• On-farm trials and demonstrations
• Impact of herbal leys on nutrition and performance 
• Identification of farmer typologies and how best to engage different groups