Farm enterprise decarbonisation

We identify the impact upon agri-food supply chains and suggest how changes to traditional farming can enhance carbon-saving.

The wider environmental impacts of a complex supply chain should be addressed, as the majority of emissions are linked to milk production

The arable supply chain should reflect the need to reduce emissions, driven by expectations of environmental and social governance.

There needs to be focus on produce that balances consumer need with reduced carbon emissions, less waste and increased efficiency.

Emissions KPIs can be adopted across pig, poultry and beef farming, to balance economic viability with social and environmental responsibility.

What marks potatoes out is the higher yield per hectare than other crops, which is a better picture of productivity and wider impacts.

There are increasing opportunities for novel crops and more innovative supply systems to be set up on farms or at other locations.