What is the difference between the CFT V2.0 and CFP V3.0 Methodology?

What is the difference between the CFT V2.0 and CFP V3.0 Methodology?

  1. The V2.0 methodology for annual crops, dairy, and beef pathways is currently available in the Cool Farm Tool (CFT).
  2. The V2.0 methodology for perennial crops is available only in assessments created before July 2025 in the Cool Farm Platform (CFP).
  3. The V3.0 methodology for or annual and perennial crops was released in July 2025, and for dairy and beef in November 2025 in CFP.
To learn more about the differences between V2.0 and V3.0 methodology, please refer to the Technical Description.

Cool Farm members can also request a methodology comparison document for the different versions and pathways by emailing support@coolfarm.org.

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