Contents tagged with Carbon

UK Dairy Carbon Network appoints farms to lead emissions reduction efforts

2 September 2025

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.
Helping farmers measure carbon: The environment baselining pilot

25 July 2025

Helping farmers measure carbon: The environment baselining pilot

A new pilot to help 170 farms across England, Scotland, and Wales get a clearer picture of their environmental impact.
Pioneering environmental baselining pilot gets underway

13 December 2024

Pioneering environmental baselining pilot gets underway

The first measurements of a pioneering environmental baselining pilot for agriculture start in December, with 170 farms from across England, Scotland and Wales chosen to take part.
Opinion piece: where next for private nature markets and supply chain requirements?

9 July 2024

Opinion piece: where next for private nature markets and supply chain requirements?

Some sectors across agriculture are already seeing increasing requirements for farming businesses from supply chain actors, including carbon footprinting and incentives to cut emissions. Perhaps an insight into the future for others?

Environment Baselining Pilot – Frequently asked questions

9 January 2026

Environment Baselining Pilot – Frequently asked questions

FAQ for the baselining pilot
Environment Baselining Pilot

9 January 2026

Environment Baselining Pilot

A pioneering pilot aiming to assess the environmental impact of farms across Great Britain.

Levy-funded pilot project to showcase importance of on-farm environmental baselining

10 March 2025

Levy-funded pilot project to showcase importance of on-farm environmental baselining

We are investing £2.5 million, with the long-term vision to create the opportunity for a nationwide standardised data set across the beef and lamb, cereals and oilseeds, dairy and pork sectors.
New UK nature market standard launched

25 June 2025

New UK nature market standard launched

Last week, the British Standards Institution (BSI) launched their new BSI Flex 701 Nature markets overarching principles and framework standard. This standard outlines an overarching set of principles and a common definition of nature investments, and importantly outlines steps in provision against ‘greenwashing’.

Additional income streams – what natural capital and government schemes are available to you?

7 March 2024

Additional income streams – what natural capital and government schemes are available to you?

This article lays out options to farmers wanting to gain additional income for their natural capital.

Should farmers enter carbon markets?

15 September 2023

Should farmers enter carbon markets?

One of the questions I am frequently asked when I talk to farmers about carbon markets is whether they should enter a carbon credit scheme. It is a question that I find challenging to answer for several reasons.
Carbon sequestration: agriculture

2 December 2024

Carbon sequestration: agriculture

As custodians of the land, farmers have the potential to store carbon in their vegetation and soils.
Carbon insetting vs carbon offsetting: what you should know

17 August 2023

Carbon insetting vs carbon offsetting: what you should know

Insetting and offsetting are common phrases associated with carbon markets, but what do they mean, and why is it important you know the difference?

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