Farmers wanted to test-drive GHG emissions phone app

Researchers hope new technology will help curb arable emissions

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Arable farmers are being urged to test a new GHG emissions app
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Arable farmers are being urged to test a new GHG emissions app

Arable and mixed farmers are being sought to help shape a new mobile phone app designed to tackle on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The app, which has been developed by researchers from The James Hutton Institute, works alongside on-farm sensors to enable farmers to estimate GHG emissions. It will then suggest ways to reduce and even help store more carbon in arable and mixed systems.

Farmers are being invited to see the app in action at a workshop at Glensaugh research farm near Laurencekirk on November 9. During the event there will also be a discussion on the key drivers and challenges of reducing emissions, as well as a talk from plant physiologist and soil scientist Professor Tim George on cutting carbon in arable farming, a tour of the centre and lunch.

See also: Around half of farmers want to adopt regenerative practices

Project leader Dr Jagadeesh Yeluripati said: "Our goal is to give farmers a way to identify practices that may effectively reduce their GHGs and also use their soil to store more carbon. This workshop is a unique opportunity to shape and improve this innovative technology.

"Together, we can identify the driving forces behind emissions, enhance usability and maximise its impact."

The workshop is part of the Scottish Government funded Transition project. Farmers interested in attending should contact Carol Kyle at [email protected] or call 0344 928 5428.

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