Thrill of The Hill - Policy Pathfinder: Farming for a Better Climate
Before FAS, Farming for a Better Climate helped put practical climate action firmly on the agenda for Scottish agriculture. At its heart was a focus on practical change. The programme encouraged farmers and crofters to look at areas including energy and fuel use, renewable energy, soil carbon, fertiliser and manure management and livestock efficiency. Rather than approaching climate change as an issue separate from everyday farm management, Farming for a Better Climate sought to demonstrate where better use of resources could reduce costs, strengthen the business and lower emissions at the same time. In this episode Rebecca Audsley joins Alex to look back over the life of Farming for a Better Climate and consider its impacts. More than fifteen years on from the programme's beginnings, they also consider what comes next. This episode is brought to you by the Farm Advisory Service, presented by Alexander Pirie, produced by Heather Stuart, edited by Kieron Sim, with executive producers Kirstyn Blackwood and Kerry Hammond. Timestamps 01.35 Introducing Rebecca Audsley 02.37 Where are we in terms of climate change, landscape management and lower carbon farming 05.42 Farming For a Better Climate (FFBC) initiative 08.37 Where did FFBC operate across the country & 5 key action areas 12.53 FFBC outputs and learning from others 14.48 A Policy Pathfinder 17.10 Emission reductions and associated financial benefits 19.17 What problem did FFBC identify that is less of an issue now 22.22 A good healthy soil – PLANT YOUR PANTS! Climate change: are we moving in the right direction? Farming & Water Scotland 30.14 Getting in touch & what's next for Rebecca Resources Farming For a Better Climate Scottish Forestry Integrating Trees Network Farming & Water Scotland Climate Smart Advisors Climate Week | Net Zero Nation Previous episode of interest: Thrill Of The Hill - Climate Change Catch up with Seamus Murphy Previous episode of interest: Thrill Of The Hill - COP26 One Year On Get in touch with Rebecca Rebecca.Audsley@sac.co.uk Get in touch with the show advice@fas.scot For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot
