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USING GREENHOUSE GAS ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR FARM BUSINESSES

You will gain an expert introduction to farm greenhouse gas accounting, covering all the essential details to produce GHG protocol compliant reports for farms in any sector.
  • Level: Entry level
  • Duration:  6 hours 
  • Video Time:  5 hours
  • Author: Becky Willson

£295

WHAT TO EXPECT

We've broken down the basics into 6 engaging sessions which you can read all about below.

You will receive the following:

  • the course guide
  • access to teaching slides
  • recorded learning in each section
  • plus downloadable pdf resources
  • a list of helpful further reading
  • access to exclusive Q&A content
  • a space for reflective note-taking to keep
  • final exam and certification.

Session 1: Managing Farm Carbon

This opening session establishes the "why" behind carbon footprinting, moving beyond simple compliance to look at business resilience. We define the core science of climate change, specifically focusing on the "big three" agricultural gases—carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide—and where they originate on a holding. Learners will explore the "Scope" framework to understand the difference between direct emissions from machinery and indirect emissions from purchased inputs.

Key Focus: Understanding the business drivers and the scientific definitions of Net Zero.

Session 2: Measuring Farm Carbon – Principles

In Session 2, we demystify the math behind the footprint. We compare the "Whole Farm" approach, which looks at the entire business over 12 months, with "Life Cycle Analysis" (LCA), which calculates emissions per unit of product, such as a tonne of wheat. You will learn how Global Warming Potential (GWP) allows us to convert different gases into a single figure for easy tracking.

Key Focus: Learning the fundamental calculation methodology.

Session 3: Measuring Farm Carbon in Practice

This session provides a practical roadmap for data collection. We discuss how to set operational boundaries and where to find the most impactful data—often hidden in fuel invoices, spray records, and feed receipts. We also address the reality of "known unknowns," teaching you how to make sensible assumptions when data gaps exist to ensure the footprinting process can still move forward.

Key Focus: Preparing for an assessment and gathering high-quality evidence from existing farm records.

Session 4: Practical Ways to Reduce GHG Emissions and Improve Sequestration

Measurement is only valuable if it leads to management. This session focuses on the "Four Pillars" of reduction: optimizing livestock/arable performance, managing soil and nutrients, improving energy efficiency, and maximizing sequestration. We look at how small changes—like adjusting tyre pressures or introducing herbal leys—can have a significant impact on both the carbon balance and the bottom line.

Key Focus: Turning report data into a multi-year action plan for emissions reduction and carbon storage.

Session 5: Making the Most of Your Licence

In this session we look to evaluate the tools themselves. With over 200 tools available globally, we help you identify the "essentials," such as alignment with the GHG Protocol and robust data privacy. 

Key Focus: Selecting appropriate software and using it effectively.

Session 6: Managing uncertainty in carbon footprints

We conclude by looking at "Data Quality Scores," which help you and your clients understand the level of uncertainty in a report, ensuring that the final output is used as a credible document for future decision-making.

Key Focus: Interpreting the reliability of the results from carbon assessment tools.
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Lead Trainer

Becky Willson

Becky Willson, Business Development & Technical Director at Farm Carbon Toolkit, has over a decade of experience in sustainable farming, carbon footprinting, and GHG mitigation. She excels at empowering farmers and advisors through practical training, community engagement, and evidence-based approaches that enhance farm resilience and environmental stewardship. A Nuffield Farming Scholar, Becky translates scientific research into practical, farm-specific solutions for soil health and emissions reduction, having steered the development of tools like the Farm Carbon Calculator and delivered the BASIS Certificate in Greenhouse Gases.

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Certification

FARM CARBON TRAINED
BRONZE

Successful completion of this course will gain you Farm Carbon Trained Bronze Certification and access to benefits like Professional Use of The Farm Carbon Calculator, alongside a listing in our directory of certified users. You can read more about this on the Farm Carbon Calculator, or here.

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