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A leading example of sustainable, grass-based dairy farming in Northern Ireland
As an active member of the UK Dairy Carbon Network, Cappagh Farms is at the forefront of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining productivity and animal performance. Located near Omagh in County Tyrone,...
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. Together, they have explored various approaches and are laying the groundwork...
Working together for a sustainable future for dairy
Defra commissioned the UK Dairy Carbon Network because it offers a unique opportunity to understand how dairy farming can contribute more effectively to the nation’s environmental ambitions. The project is designed to measure the effects of...
Measuring methane – bringing science to the shed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vTCfOZ2KgQ&t=205s With around 40–50% of a farm’s carbon footprint coming from methane, tackling emissions is crucial if we are serious about reducing dairy’s environmental impact. However, methane is notoriously difficult to measure under commercial farm conditions....
UK Dairy Carbon Network appoints farms to lead emissions reduction efforts
Over 50 dairy farms from across the UK have been appointed to join the newly launched UK Dairy Carbon Network – a pioneering initiative that puts practical, science-backed greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategies into action on...
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...
Building a clearer picture of dairy emissions
Our farm liaison officers have begun collecting on-farm data as part of our work to show practical ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on UK dairy farms. The aim is to build a partial carbon...
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. The framework covers technologies, services and practices. Solutions and...
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 (GHG) emissions. The project is designed...