UK-Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN)

UK-Dairy Carbon Network (UK-DCN)

The UK Dairy Carbon Network is working with over 50 dairy farms across the UK to put practical, farm-ready solutions for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into action.  Led by the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) and funded by DEFRA, the project is driven by a UK-wide consortium of leading research institutions and industry organisations.

The UK-DCN project is focused on six key areas with proven potential to reduce emissions. By demonstrating approaches that deliver results on real farms, the project aims to show how GHG reductions can go hand-in-hand with improvements in efficiency and productivity.

Each participating farm receives personalised support, including a tailored implementation plan that suits their system, local climate and geography. The project will also create opportunities for shared learning through events such as farm walks, open days and peer-to-peer exchanges – giving farmers a chance to learn directly from one another.

The project goal is to share the results widely and accelerate the adoption of GHG-reducing practices that benefit both the environment and the long-term sustainability of UK dairy farming.

As part of the project, AgriSearch are responsible for the NI Farm Network, working alongside AHDB who manage a further 3 Farm networks in GB, as well as communication and knowledge exchange.

Project website: https://ukdairycarbonnetwork.co.uk/

Project Code: D-104-25

Project Duration: 3 Years (2024-2027)

Location: United Kingdom

Project Partners

  • Aberystwyth University
  • ADAS
  • AFBI
  • AgriSearch
  • UK Agri-Tech Centre
  • AHDB
  • Harper Adams University
  • Newcastle University
  • Queen’s University Belfast
  • Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
  • University of Reading