Farmers need Government cash to measure carbon footprint, says NFU

NFU horticulture board chair Ali Capper has called on the UK Government to provide support for farmers to measure and monitor their carbon footprint.

Abi Kay
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Farmers need Government cash to measure carbon footprint, says NFU

NFU horticulture board chair Ali Capper has called on the UK Government to provide support for farmers to measure and monitor their carbon footprint. Ms Capper explained in the horticulture sector,...

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