Farming unions urge government to unlock renewable potential

Following a recent meeting in Birmingham, the UK Farming Unions are calling upon the UK Government and devolved administrations to do all they can to unlock the huge potential contribution of land-based renewables to UK energy security – including solar, wind, mini-hydro, anaerobic digestion and other forms of sustainable bioenergy.

In a joint statement, NFU Scotland, NFU, Ulster Farmers Union and NFU Cymru are calling on politicians to recognise the substantial diversification income opportunity that renewable energy represents in support of profitable agricultural production.

Moreover, in the run up to November’s international climate talks in Paris, the Unions have stated that is vital that Governments acknowledge this unique capacity within the agricultural sector for tackling climate change.