West Midland’s farmers invited to free workshop on the business opportunities and risks of climate change
Farmers in the West Midland"e;s are invited to attend a free workshop to discuss the risks and opportunities climate change presents to their businesses.
Organised by Farming Futures, in partnership with the NFU, the event will focus on the regional impacts of climate change, what farmers can do now to prepare their businesses and focus on the opportunities provided by renewable energy.
The workshop details are:
Date: Wednesday 24 September
Time: 14:00 – 17:15 pm - refreshments provided
Venue: Wolford College, Shropshire
Focus on: Renewable energy
To register, please call: 0207 324 3670 / 07825204434
A recent survey by Farming Futures found 40% of East Anglia"e;s farmers are already taking action to adapt to the impacts of climate change on their farm. Although this figure is encouraging, it is lower than other regions, so clearly more needs to be done.
The survey results also found that 62% of West Midland"e;s farmers believe they are already affected by climate change and 75% expect to be affected in the next ten years. Although 56% see climate change as a risk to their business, nearly a quarter of interviewees feel that climate change presents more opportunities than risks.
Farming Futures provides inspiration and information for farmers, land managers and advisors via fact sheets on every farming sector and topical issues such as anaerobic digestion, water and biomass. All are available for downloaded from www.farmingfutures.org.uk. Farmers can watch videos, read case studies of best practice and sign up for free events throughout the year. The events will provide ideas on how to adapt to and reduce the impacts of climate change now, whilst reducing cost and risk in the future. Farmers can also join online discussions on the Farming Futures Facebook page.
Claire Wyatt, Farming Futures project manager said: "Farming Futures is a great resource for farmers, land managers and their advisors who are worried about or interested in finding out more about the opportunities and risks that climate change brings."
"Climate change will affect us all, that"e;s why we"e;re inviting farmers in the West Midland"e;s to attend a free, special event to find out more about how they can reduce costs and risks in the future. The event is on 23rd September in Shropshire focusing on the opportunities of renewable energy. Our Farming Futures events, fact sheets and case studies give ideas about how to take practical action to prepare your business now for the impacts of climate change."
Farming Futures is an industry-led collaboration project between the NFU, CLA, AIC, AHRF, Forum for the Future and Defra to communicate practical action on climate change.
