Farming Futures

In June 2007, 81% of farmers surveyed in England by this project believe the global climate is changing and 70% believe these changes can offer business benefits.

In December 2007, 69% of farmers surveyed in England by this project expect to be affected by climate change in the next ten years and 74% are already taking action to combat it.

This website provides information on the challenges and opportunities of climate change, as well as ways to adapt and mitigate it.

Farming Futures is a collaboration project between the National Farmers' Union, Country Land and Business Association and the Agriculture and Horticulture Research Forum (representing the agricultural and horticultural levy boards), the Agricultural Industries Confederation and Defra. The project is coordinated by Forum for the Future and funded by Defra.

Founder Director of Forum for the Future Jonathon Porritt believes: "This web-based resource will empower farmers and landowners to take matters into their own hands, to prepare their farms and their businesses to take advantage of the opportunities of climate change, as well as more effectively manage the challenges.

"It is designed to be user-friendly, giving farmers enough information, without getting bogged down in technical, scientific language. The fact sheets also point farmers to further information and expert advice on climate change specific issues."