As part of ITN Business’ latest programme, Future of Farming: Cultivating Resilience, we sit down with Arran Redman, Soils and Natural Resources Advisor at Innovation for Agriculture, to explore the critical role agriculture plays in addressing the climate crisis.

In this insightful interview, Arran shares his expertise on how the sector can both adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change through cutting-edge research, sustainable practices, and technological innovation.

“We’re currently the UK lead on the largest climate project across Europe in our industry, which is the Climate Farm Demo,” Arran explains. “What that project enables us to do is to test the carbon auditing process to see how we can measure carbon on farms and then use that data to help farmers design and implement an adaptation and mitigation plan.”

“Farming is in a unique position, as [the industry] can mitigate not only by reducing the amount of emissions that they’re producing, but by actually sequestering carbon; drawing carbon out of the atmosphere and into the ground through soil carbon, hedgerows and woodland.”

Watch the interview, alongside other films within the programme, to uncover strategies that are not only transforming farming but also building resilience for the future.

 

About Innovation for Agriculture

Innovation for Agriculture (IfA) is a pioneering UK-based organisation dedicated to bridging the gap between research and on-the-ground farming practices. By connecting farmers with the latest advancements in technology and science, IfA empowers agricultural communities to adopt sustainable, efficient, and innovative approaches. Its initiatives focus on addressing pressing challenges such as climate change, soil health, and animal welfare, ensuring that farms are not only productive but also environmentally responsible. Through knowledge exchange, training programmes, and expert guidance, IfA helps farmers stay at the cutting edge of modern agriculture.