It’s no secret that agriculture is having a massive impact on our planet. In fact, the farming sector accounts for around 10% of all UK emissions. Lowering this carbon footprint requires a change in farming practices and consumption habits, and that’s the focus of Croots Farm Shop and Cafe. The family-run business works hard to reduce food miles, food waste and plastic packaging, as well as rearing grass-fed livestock as a way to offset the carbon they produce. Owner and Managing Director Kay Croots gives us an insight into the ethos of the company and their efforts to protect the environment for future generations.

Find out more about Croots Cafe and Farm Shop

https://croots.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaycroot/

This podcast is brought to you by the University of Derby

https://www.derby.ac.uk/

And the Low Carbon Business Network

https://www.lowcarbonbusiness.net/

The DE-Carbonise programme was a collaboration between the University of Derby, Derby City and Derbyshire County Councils, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) between 2016-2022.

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This podcast is produced by Seed

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Useful Links

Countryland owners association

https://www.cla.org.uk/

Farm retail association

​​https://farmretail.co.uk/

Carbon trust

https://www.carbontrust.com/

WWF

https://footprint.wwf.org.uk/#/

Zero Carbon Business UK

https://zerocarbonbusiness.uk/

SME Climate Hub

https://smeclimatehub.org/

Zero Carbon Pathways

https://www.derby.ac.uk/business-services/funding/de-carbonise-project/the-low-carbon-business-network/zero-carbon-pathways-for-smes/

Films on Netflix

https://www.greenupfilmfestival.com/12-best-movies-and-documentaries-on-sustainability-on-netfix/