Our climate is changing and agriculture has a real opportunity to be a part of the solution. Heard about the role agriculture plays in being a source of emissions and an opportunity to sequester, but not sure about why it is important, how the carbon cycle works or how to calculate and manage emissions on your farm? This course provides an insight into defining carbon and greenhouse gas emissions and an understanding how you, your business or that of your client’s, can benefit from putting a focus on carbon and contributing to net zero with positive benefits on productivity and profitability from greater efficiency.
There are five modules that make up this course. These include:
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Discover the different types of habitats and species that can be found on the farm, along with the key ingredients for their successful management and the best strategies for targeting these options.
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Discover the essentials of hedgerow management, from planting to establishment and ongoing maintenance. Learn about their benefits to the environment, the current legal landscape surrounding hedgerows and the financial opportunities for hedgerow management across the UK.
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Introducing Regenerative Agriculture: Core Principles. This course provides a detailed introduction to the core principles of regenerative agriculture and offers valuable insights into the benefits of adopting these principles on-farm.
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Footprinting of a farm business, product or enterprise is a key part of measuring greenhouse gas emissions. This online learning course from BASIS Classroom provides key background information and details to carry out a carbon footprint, to analyse the results and think through mitigation measures…
Great Cumbrian Litter Pick
Restoring Hardknott Forest Volunteer Day
Restoring Hardknott Forest Volunteer Day