- Climate resilience
- Soil improvement
- Farm Management
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the importance of soil organic matter and how it can be improved
- How to increase soil organic matter and sequester carbon
- Using carbon calculators to understand your farm carbon footprint
- Interpreting farm carbon results to support carbon reduction strategies.
Designed for
Individuals looking to increase soil organic matter and sequester Carbon in the soil to achieve optimum and sustainable crop yields. The course will explore the tools available to calculate farm carbon footprints and show how results can be interpreted to help devise carbon reduction strategies.
Entry requirements
An intermediate course best suited to those who are able to demonstrate some practical experience.
Price
£228 +VAT
Duration
A one-day virtual course
Date
27/02/2025
Location
Online - link will be sent to you after booking confirmation
CPD Points
6 Basis; 6 NROSO
Content
Session 1
- Agriculture and climate change
- Sources of Green House Gasses
- Sequestration
- Policies and incentives
Session 2
- Storing more Carbon
Session 3
- Carbon Calculators
Session 4
- Energy and fuel use
Session 5
- Fertiliser and Nitrogen use efficiency
Trainers
Elizabeth Stockdale, Niab & Becky Willson, Farm Carbon Toolkit
Course code
SW07
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