The Farmers Mart Oct-Nov 2021 - Issue 77 | Page 8

8 FARM NEWS OCT / NOV 2021 • farmers-mart . co . uk
8 FARM NEWS OCT / NOV 2021 • farmers-mart . co . uk

LOW CARBON AGRICULTURE :

Cutting through the noise to support the farming transition

Low Carbon Agriculture show will take place in person on 8-9 March 2022 , at the National Agriculture and Exhibition Centre ( NAEC ), to support farmers as they move through the agricultural transition .
THE event will provide practical guidance on sustainable land use , renewable energy generation and emission control , cutting through the noise to get to the heart of what new changes mean for farmers , by covering specific pressing topics such as policy , carbon storage , soil health , natural capital , net zero , renewable energy , low emission vehicles and agri-tech .
Held in partnership with the National Farmers ’ Union ( NFU ) and the Country Land and Business Association ( CLA ), Low Carbon Agriculture show incorporates four expos including : ‘ Environmental Business Expo ’, ‘ Farm Technology Expo ’, ‘ Energy Now Expo ’ and ‘ Low Emission Vehicles Expo .’
Low Carbon Agriculture will feature its renowned multi-streamed conference , workshops , an exhibition , test drives of low emission vehicles and machinery and demonstrations of the latest innovations in agri-tech . Visitors to the event will be able to make one-to-one appointments in advance of the event , as well as attending networking roundtable discussions run by exhibitors .
Jonathan Scurlock , Chief Adviser , Renewable Energy and Climate Change for the National Farmers ’ Union ( NFU ), says :
“ Following the Glasgow climate talks later this year , Low Carbon Agriculture show 2022 offers a key opportunity to reflect upon the impacts of the UK COP26 presidency .
“ The National Farmers ’ Union is a proud partner of the show , which is an increasingly important event in the farming calendar , for those who want to cut through the noise and get practical advice from the experts about the future of farming . Its focus on low carbon farming , natural capital , agri-tech , and low emission vehicles is in tune with current policy at a time of monumental change in agriculture .”
Sarah Hendry , CLA Director General says :
“ Climate change is arguably our greatest societal challenge and land use is right at the heart of the debate . CLA members are very aware of the imperative to deliver a lower carbon footprint , and we at the CLA are working hard to advise them on that . Implementing low-carbon practices within the current pattern of land use will offer some emissions reduction and will sit alongside more fundamental changes including afforestation . It is a time of seismic transition in agriculture , so the CLA are pleased to support the Low Carbon Agriculture Show , which will showcase what landowners and
farmers are already doing to protect the environment and explore what more they can do .”
David Jacobmeyer , Low Carbon Agriculture Show Organiser , says :
“ The show provides practical guidance and solutions for farmers wishing to increase the sustainability of their business and drive down harmful emissions . It ’ s about helping them to make lasting connections with people who will assist them in the agricultural transition .
“ We are delighted to be partnering with the NFU and CLA and look forward to welcoming thousands of farmers and land managers to Stoneleigh Park , for what should be an informative and exciting few days !”
The show is committed to reducing its impact on the environment , going paper free and implementing digital check in and navigation , ensuring any materials used are sustainable , responsibly sourced or can be recycled , with a ban on the use of all single use plastic .
Following on from the success of the virtual Low Carbon Agriculture show in March this year , and the many successful ‘ Digital Insights ’ webinars held each month on the run up to the show , the event continues to be ahead of the curve , evolving from its roots as ‘ Energy Now Expo ’, and celebrates 13 years of success next March .
Low Carbon Agriculture Show is free to attend and features the Energy Now Expo , in which an exhibition will be accompanied by an energy storage theatre and a cutting-edge conference programme , covering all forms of renewables . The Low Emission Vehicles Expo will showcase the latest low-carbon transport and machinery solutions , highlight the related opportunities , and feature a test track . The Environmental Business Expo will include an exhibition and conference sessions offering practical guidance to farmers on the management and reduction of harmful greenhouse gasses , carbon sequestration , regenerative farming and effective environmental land management , in preparation for the ELM scheme . Suppliers of innovative agri-tech will take part in the exhibition and workshop area within the Farm Technology Expo .
Visit www . lowcarbonagricultureshow . co . uk to learn more .

FARM MAPPING

WITH the imminent changes to the farm subsidy payments system and various new schemes such as Environmental Land Management , Sustainable Farming Incentive , Local Nature Recovery and Landscape Recovery it has never been more important to have an easy lookup for planning and recording purposes .
A new startup , planCmapping , now produces large format , wipe clean , encapsulated maps of an entire holding to accurately define field boundaries onto a large scale OS base-map . Further information such as field numbers , area and names can be included and the map can be framed if required . Smaller scale printouts can also be used for identifying fields for contractors .
Pete Catley , owner , said : “ Having a quick lookup map with all field data included is something most farmers lack at this time . With the ability to annotate cropping data or temporarily features and then wipe clean these maps are useful for planning , cropping or recording purposes .”
Contact Pete Catley for an initial chat on 07494 159704