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Panel Discussion
15:00 - 16:00 GMT
Thursday, 7 January

Future-Proofing Farms Against Climate Change: The Role of Trees in Healthy Soil Management

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15:00 - 16:00 GMT
Thursday, 7 January

Future-Proofing Farms Against Climate Change: The Role of Trees in Healthy Soil Management

Including trees in farm management offers opportunities to future-proof our farms against the effects of global climate change. Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent throughout the world. 60% of UK farm businesses have been affected by severe weather over the last 10 years. Soil degradation and loss are evident as wet winters carry our topsoil onto roads. Annually, flood damage costs the farming sector £1.9 billion, with a rise to £2.4 billion expected by 2050. We hear how growing trees can improve the profitability of your farm by helping to protect your soils during wet and dry weather. 

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