Helping farmers find practical ways to cut emissions

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.
Cows indoor eating total mixed rations

Could feeding Linseed help improve productivity?

Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while delivering greater on-farm efficiency is at the heart of the UK Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN). As part of the project, farms are using a range of methane suppressing feed products (MSFPs) that could help achieve this goal. One option worth considering is the inclusion of linseed products in dairy cow rations.

Farmers stood talking in a semi circle in a field of red clover

Exploring the role of red clover as an alternative forage in Northern Ireland dairy systems

Farmers from the Northern Ireland Farm Network met in Moy, County Tyrone on the 17th June 2026 to find out more about the role red clover could play in forage production systems.

Cows eating forage indoors

Should you feed supplementary fats?

Available in a range of formulations, supplementary fats and oils are primarily used for their nutritional and health benefits but can also offer advantages within wider nutrient management strategies.

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Anaerobic digestion: Is it the right fit for your dairy farm?

Slurry-fed anaerobic digestion (AD) is attracting growing interest as dairy farmers look to cut emissions, generate renewable energy and make better use of on-farm resources. But could it be the right fit for your business?