Farming with nature in Cumbria: James Robinson from Kendal gives some practical steps towards a resilient farming future.
The Farming and other land use Sector Group invited local Kendal farmer and Chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) England, James Robinson to their meeting to talk practically about what farmers can do and are doing, to help their farming […]
Carbon Calling 2024 – a weekend dedicated to regenerative agriculture
We spent the weekend at the third annual Carbon Calling conference, a regenerative agriculture event aimed at farmers who are beginning to explore sustainable farming methods, empowering livestock farmers in […]
Council asks for community support to shape the Climate and Nature Strategy for Cumberland
Cumberland Council is asking for your views to help shape the first climate and nature strategy which reflects the priorities in the Council Plan. Drawing on insights from previous work and […]
Emissions Reduction Action Plans Launched at Zero Carbon Cumbria Summit
This week marks a significant milestone in our journey towards a sustainable future, as the Zero Carbon Cumbria Partnership (ZCCP) publishes four sector emissions reduction pathways (ERPs) and action plans […]
Solar Farm Site to go ahead in Barrow
A 2MW solar farm on council owned land at Sandscale Park, Barrow, has been approved this week. The electricity generated will be enough for approximately 730 homes a year, and […]
Blog: Mixed Farming Systems for the Future
A ZCCP Farm and Other Land Use Sector Group Blog by Roe Baker In early July I visited Newcastle University’s Nafferton Farm in Northumberland to look at the innovative trials […]
First sector group meeting bodes well for future progress
Four emissions sector groups consisting of 45 members in total from diverse Cumbrian organisations and businesses, met in-person on the 18th April to focus on the main sources of greenhouse […]
Sustainable solutions for farming emissions
Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) is working with partners, The Farmer Network and the Fellfoot Forward Landscape Partnership Scheme (led by the North Pennines AONB), to ensure we have sustainable […]
On-farm tree planting shows improvements in productivity
A Cumbrian case study and expert speakers demonstrate how tree planting can improve the productivity and biodiversity of agricultural land, and how woodland can contribute to the balance of carbon […]