Achieving Net Zero in Farming

Achieving Net Zero in Farming

In 2021, ON THE LAND was commissioned to produce a research report looking at the challenges and opportunities of reaching carbon neutrality in farming in West Wales.

Tackling climate change is high on the political agenda and is now a major force for change in rural land use. The report looked at the future policy direction for farming in Wales, how public attitudes and expectations around the carbon footprint of food is changing and tried to map out what might this mean to farmers on the ground. Many of the measures required on farm will have a dual benefit of boosting productivity and enhancing the environment. There is no doubt, farmers have a key role to play.