Farming and climate change
March 19th, 2008
posted by Cptn
An interactive discussion about the impact of modern farming on our climate was held today by Devon County Council, involving National Farmers’ Union (NFU), Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research (IGER) and Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT).
The jury-style happening, which was hosted by Devon County Council was asked the question: “Is Devon’s farming fit for purpose in the era of climate change?â€
Before the event Professor Michael Winter, director of the Centre for Rural Policy Research, told the PRSD: “The UK agricultural sector currently makes a relatively large contribution to the total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions each year, largely methane and nitrous oxide. However, it is also in a near unique position to address this issue, as it has the ability to capture, store and maintain carbon and take other actions to reduce GHG emissions.â€
To view the webcast and slides of the event brush away the cobwebs of Devon County Council’s electronic archive.
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