New fact sheets aimed at empowering farmers to manage the challenges and opportunities of climate change have been launched on www.farmingfutures.org.uk.
The advice has been put together by a partnership between Forum for the Future, the NFU, CLA and Applied Research Forum. The fact sheets offer sector-specific advice on making the most of the opportunities afforded by climate change.
The fact sheets detail the geographical impacts as well as the opportunities and challenges of climate change. They also suggest adaptation and mitigation measures to encourage farmers to take immediate action on mitigating climate change.
Founder director of Forum for the Future, Jonathon Porritt, said: “These fact sheets will empower farmers and land owners to take matters into their own hands, to prepare their farms and their businesses to take advantage of the opportunities of climate change, as well as manage the challenges.
“The information is designed to be user-friendly, giving farmers enough information, without getting bogged down in technical, scientific language. The fact sheets also point farmers to further information and expert advice on climate change specific issues.”