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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. Tasked with bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and practical on-farm application, they bring a wealth of experience in animal health, genetics, and farm management.

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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.

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Framework for cutting on-farm dairy emissions

The UK Dairy Carbon Network has successfully developed an initial framework for assessing and delivering practical, on-farm solutions to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on dairy farms covering technologies, services and practices.

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Building a clearer picture of dairy emissions

Our field liaison officers have begun collecting on-farm data as part of our work to show practical ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on UK dairy farms. The aim is to build a partial carbon budget for each participating farm, focusing on the key areas that influence a farm’s carbon footprint.