Helping farmers find practical ways to cut emissions

Silaging at Rectory Farm

The UK Dairy Carbon Network is working with over 50 UK dairy farms to implement and assess practical, farm-ready solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).


Led by AFBI and funded by DEFRA, the project is supported by a UK-wide consortium of leading research and industry partners.

Latest news & insights

Stay up-to-date with the latest developments from the UK Dairy Carbon Network. From on-farm activity and case studies to expert insights and event updates, this is your hub for project news.
lying cows in a farm field

Helping UK dairy farms cut emissions and build a stronger future

The UK Dairy Carbon Network is an innovative, farmer-focused initiative that brings together over 50 UK dairy farms and supply chain partners to demonstrate practical approaches for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Silage cut in the field

Framework for cutting on-farm dairy emissions

We have developed an initial framework for assessing and delivering practical solutions to reduce GHG emissions, covering technologies, services and practices, which offer real potential for emissions reduction.

Farmer vet chat

Work begins building a clearer picture of dairy emissions

Our field liaison officers have begun collecting on-farm data to build a partial carbon budget for each participating farm, focusing on the key areas that influence a farm’s carbon footprint.

FLO team

Driving practical change on farm: introducing the farm liaison team

The UK Dairy Carbon Network project has taken a major step forward with the appointment of a new team of Farm Liaison Officers.