ORFC20: 'Net zero measures should not come at expense of biodiversity and wildlife habitats'

Achieving net zero in agriculture must not come at the expense of biodiversity loss or ’exporting’ our carbon emissions overseas.

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ORFC20: 'Net zero measures should not come at expense of biodiversity and wildlife habitats'

Martin Lines, chairman of the Nature Friendly Farming Network, said the focus on carbon storage should not come at the expense of wildlife and biodiversity. The solution had to be holistic. "For example,...

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