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Why a blog?
The Farming Futures blog is for farmers, land managers and their advisers to discuss and debate the issue of climate change and sustainability in agriculture.
We’re interested in how you think we can produce more food for a growing population in the context of Government targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, hotter, drier summers, higher energy and input prices, and the increased consumer interest in 'low carbon' food.
This is your place to take part in the debate. Find out why we think a blog is important by clicking here.
Blogs marked with our weak signals logo explore ideas, trends, technologies or behaviour changes that are as yet unrecognised by the mainstream farming industry. They might have a big impact on future farm practices or they might disappear. They help us to challenge assumptions about the future, navigate risk and seize new opportunities. If you spot a weak signal, get in touch and we'll get it on the site.
Want to contribute? Contact Farming Futures at farmingfutures@niab.com or phone 01223 342313.
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Industry Survey: Supporting Community Energy
Researchers at the University of Sussex - Science and Technology Policy Research Unit are studying how community energy can spread and grow and are looking for groups to take part in an online survey of community energy projects. The results will be used to advise government about how to best support community energy projects.
If you are working at community level to change energy-related behaviour, raising awareness about energy consumption, increasing energy efficiency, or generating sustainable renewable energy, the research group wants to hear about your experiences, activities and challenges faced.
Completing the survey should take only 15-20 minutes, and the results will be shared with you through the project website or, if you prefer, sent to your email inbox. Click on the link to complete the survey.
Energy Efficiency - Factsheets
This factsheet provides an introduction to some of the issues that are going to be a significant part of the future of UK farming. It outlines some of the headline challenges that we are going to have to deal with, but also the...
General adaptations for farmers and growers.
Ideas on mitigating climate change.Energy Efficiency - Case Studies
Simon and Jenny completed their new-build farmhouse in 2006. Their aim from the outset was to build a modern farmhouse, with maximum energy...
Michael Neeld runs Comeytrowe Equestrian Ltd, a British Horse Society approved livery yard on the outskirts of Taunton. The farm also has five office...
Philip Pearson is a tomato grower in Cheshire. Investing in a wealth of renewable technologies, he has taken a whole farm approach to reducing the...
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