Farmers in the East Midlands have been 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 National Farmers’ Union (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 biomass.
The workshop will be held on Wednesday November 5, from 10am to 1.30pm at the Rural Training Centre in Leicestershire.
A recent survey by Farming Futures found 33 per cent of East Midlands’ 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 some other regions, so clearly more needs to be done, says the industry’s communication collaborative.
The survey results also found that more than half of East Midlands’ farmers believe they are already affected by climate change, and 61 per cent expect to be affected in the next 10 years. Although 44 per cent see climate change as a risk to their business, over a quarter of interviewees feel that climate change presents more opportunities than risks.
Claire Wyatt, Farming Futures project manager, said: “Climate change will affect us all, and that is why we are inviting farmers in the East Midlands to attend a free, special event to find out more about how they can reduce costs and risks in the future. 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.”
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