Nine in 10 farmers do not know their farm's carbon footprint, research reveals

Nine in ten farmers (87 per cent) do not know what their farm’s carbon footprint is, according to research by Lloyds Bank. 

Abi Kay
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Nine in 10 farmers do not know their farm's carbon footprint, research reveals

Nine in ten farmers (87 per cent) do not know what their farm's carbon footprint is, according to research by Lloyds Bank. The figure was revealed as the NFU pressed ahead with its plans for the industry...

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