Horticulture

Did you know that 39% of horticultural
growers say they are experiencing the effects of climate change now and 56% say they expect to feel it in the next ten years?

For horticulturalists, the biggest issues are water resources and energy efficiency. See our water management and energy efficiency factsheets for more information. All farmers and growers can explore the potential for renewable energy generation. See our Renewables section for more information.

The great news is that 20% of horticultural growers are taking action to adapt to the changing climate and nearly half are installing measures to mitigate further change.

Are you part of the growing community that is taking action?

There are lots of other factsheets and resources that will be of interest to you as a horticultural grower and you can find these below. You can see a full list of our resources here and it may also be useful for you to use our Interactive Google map to get up to date information and advice for your region. You may also want to look into a 0% Carbon Trust Loans for energy efficiency improvements.

Horticulture - 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...
Lightning strikeMore information on the opportunities and challenges presented by climate change.
SunflowersGeneral adaptations for farmers and growers.

Horticulture - Case Studies

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...
Paul Sousek is trying to create the first carbon neutral commercial farm in Cornwall and perhaps even in the whole of South West. He has...
As climate change bites over the next few decades, water resources will become an increasingly big issue for farmers and land managers in the UK....