Farm group hits back following calls for drastic cut in red meat consumption

The National Beef Association (NBA) has criticised claims a drastic reduction in red meat consumption will be vital to reaching the UK’s net zero target before 2050.

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Farm group hits back following calls for drastic cut in red meat consumption

The National Beef Association (NBA) has criticised claims a drastic reduction in red meat consumption will be vital to reaching the UK's net zero target before 2050. The backlash came after a report...

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