UK government sets out to reduce carbon emmissions;Farming to reduce emissions 6%

The UK government has unveiled plans to cut carbon emissions in a bid to tackle climate change.

The Low Carbon Transition Plan calls on farming to reduce emissions to 6% lower than the level predicted for 2020.

It suggests this should be done through an industry led voluntary plan which includes:

• More efficient use of fertiliser and better management of livestock and manure.
• More accurate measuring, reporting and verification of agricultural emissions.
• Encouraging private funding for woodland to increase carbon uptake.
• Support for anaerobic digestion.