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.
Steven Morrison

Driving dairy innovation together

UK Dairy Carbon Network project director Steven Morrison tells us about the project’s progress, innovation and efforts working together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across UK dairy farms.

Fermentrics Carbon R60 Analyser

Innovative feed technology wins measurement technology challenge

Fermentrics (UK) Ltd has been named the winner of the UK Dairy Carbon Network’s 2025 Measurement Technology Competition for its innovative approach to measuring and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on dairy farms.

Cappagh Farms NI Gareth Shortt, Cormac Cunningham & John Morrow

A leading example of sustainable, grass-based dairy farming in Northern Ireland​

Cappagh Farms is at the forefront of efforts to reduce GHGs while maintaining productivity and animal performance. The farm demonstrates how practical, data-driven management can deliver both environmental and economic benefits within a grass-based dairy system.

Dairy cows at the feed barrier of a cubicle house.

Optimising feed for healthier herds and lower GHGs

Farm Liaison Officer Jessica Graham has been actively engaging with her network of farms across Cumbria and southwest Scotland, discussing mitigation options with their advisors.