Farming Matters: Phil Hambling – "Public debate overlooks the quiet progress being made on livestock emissions"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Phil Hambling, director of agriculture and sustainable sourcing at ABP UK

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Public debate about livestock farming is usually characterised by sweeping generalisations about carbon, often overlooking the quiet progress being made on the ground. Conversations about red meat...

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