Independent
farm carbon calculator

“Being able to drill down into figures that are coming from a carbon audit with Agrecalc, like using fertiliser inefficiently, has got us into researching different and more effective fertilisers. We’ve reduced nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions by 37%, and improved our biodiversity. Overall, we’re producing relatively carbon efficient beef – per kilo of output, our emissions are down from 51kg of CO2 to 27kg.”

“Agrecalc has supported us right from the beginning and has given us a better, more rounded understanding of our whole farming operation and what impact a decision could have on our carbon budget. We also like the tool because it’s backed up by science, which is important if we were ever challenged.”

“Having access to the Agrecalc calculator was a good reminder of the importance of finding time in our busy lives to sit down and have a think; to have a look at the inputs and how much everything is really costing. It gave me the incentive to stop and critique our system and review it where needed. It’s certainly something I would consider having done again, so I can compare these results with another set in the future.”

“Without Agrecalc estimating carbon emissions would be almost impossible, we can now deliver accurate and useful carbon audits in a time efficient manner […] Agrecalc are a friendly bunch and always want to help in making our life easier. We understand that carbon is a complex issue and that all calculators have had to work hard to deliver a robust product to the market. We can see a continuous development in Agrecalc’s approach and delivery in terms of the software, its use, but most importantly the value it delivers.”

"We were nervous about undertaking the carbon audit, but the change to our business has been quite substantial. A change which should benefit us well into the future, making our farm more profitable and sustainable – how could you argue with that?”

"The team at SAC Consulting have been really accommodating to tailor the support to our exact needs and create even more value within our emissions calculations with their expertise. For example, we are using the data and advice from Agrecalc to create a GHG emissions reduction roadmap which includes renewable energy, efficient fertiliser use, water management, efficient chilling, and exploring new technologies like electric and hydrogen vehicles. Our customers expect us to maintain a clear focus on emissions reduction and with the baselines we now have, we can clearly show where our emissions are coming from and how we’re taking steps to reduce them. We are delighted to be making such great progress towards our target of reaching 50% reduction in UK carbon emissions by 2030.”

“The two carbon audits allowed us to monitor our performance and see if what we were doing was working. The improvements in the carbon audits were mirrored by our financial performance, so we have found that carbon efficiency is quite closely linked to financial performance.”

“Our team had looked at a number of farm carbon calculators, but Agrecalc was the most comprehensive and straightforward to use to get the most useful calculation across enterprises.”

“I have found the calculator user friendly. The experience and knowledge of the Agrecalc team has been a great help when problems have arisen, they have been on hand to give us the answers or find a work around. Having the reports validated before they are presented on farm gives me the reassurance that what I am presenting on farm is accurate and correct.”

“A whole farm approach was something we really wanted to do; from the sheep and suckler cattle right through to straw, fuel, fertiliser etc – it’s important to unpick the inputs and then have figures to go forward with and use as a benchmark further down the line. Although we love farming, it is a business – not a hobby – and it’s so important to keep an eye on the costs.”

“I had no hesitation in signing up for the Agrecalc analysis; I’m really interested in getting a better understanding about how to improve the farm’s efficiency [...] I saved money and my [underperforming] field looks so much better – so even – now."

“If Agrecalc was no longer available, a lot of people would be very disappointed. It is about the simplicity and the availability of data that is asked from a farmer. It is more likely that the data you use is the data you’ve already got on file that you can pull together."