Here you will find resources which may help you to adapt your farming practices in relation to climate change.
AHDB has developed climate resilience on-farm action planners for farmers and growers to use throughout the UK.
Find out more here
On-farm action planner for beef, lamb and dairy
On-farm action planner for cereals and oilseeds
Dr Cennydd Jones from Aberystwyth University explains “The Benefits of Multispecies Leys”
John Crimes from CARA (Wales) – useful information for Winter 2025
Adapting to Extreme Weather Conditions – Water Scarcity & Drought – Contributed by Rachael Madeley-Davies (AHDB)
Adapting to Extreme Weather Conditions – Flooding – Contributed by Rachael Madeley-Davies (AHDB)
Understanding Multispecies Leys – Contributed by Dr Cennydd Jones
Hardier Grass Types to Withstand Flooding
Low Cost Irrigation Systems
Heat Stress Affecting Livestock
Growing Grass in Dry Weather
The Impact of Invasive Non-native Species
Pest Management
Watch and listen to John Crimes (CARA Wales) sharing his expertise on livestock farming with challenging weather patterns
The government has set a target of reaching ‘net zero’ in terms of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Listen to the podcast on Carbon neutral farming – the path to ‘net zero’ here.
Sustainable Farming Scheme
Sustainable Farming Scheme Outline Proposals for 2025 from the Welsh Government can be downloaded here
NFU Cymru explain the updated proposals for the Sustainable Farming Scheme set to replace the BPS and Glastir from 2025 Click here
Farmers are being invited to give feedback on the proposals in a variety of ways:
- Workshops
- Interviews
- Surveys
Click here for further information from the Farmers’ Union of Wales, and to complete the survey.
Farming Connect clean air tool
- A new online tool has been launched in Wales to help farmers cut ammonia emissions – giving practical advice on steps farmers can take to lower emissions.
- Click here to find out more.
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
The future of CEA:
Agricultural Pollution Regulations
- Agricultural Pollution Regulations came into force on 1 April 2021. Ensuring all farm businesses operate to a minimum standard, protecting Welsh waterbodies from the impact of agricultural pollution.
- To find out more Click here.
- To support businesses with the new Agri-Pollution Regulations contact the Farming Connect Service Centre on 08456 000 813 or your Local Development Officer.
- Agricultural Pollution Regulations risk map Click here.
NFU Cymru responds to IPCC report on climate change Click here to view.
Farming Connect – A European approach to facing the challenges of climate change in ruminant agriculture Click here.
European Innovation Partnership (EIP) Wales: A guide to Pollinator friendly grassland farming Click here to find out more.
Getting ready for winter on the farm Click here.
Drought management
The impact of drought conditions on Welsh beef and sheep farms Click here.
- AHDB have an online page on drought advice, tips to manage produce after a drought, fire prevention, reducing heat stress on livestock etc. Click here to view.
- Natural Resources Wales – Drought Click here.
The effects of drought on Welsh Dairy Farms Click here.
