Farmers need support on net zero journey: Survey results

More than 90 per cent of farmers believe they have a role to play in mitigating climate change, but only 62 per cent feel prepared to meet the industry’s net zero target by 2040, a Farmers Guardian survey has found.

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Farmers need support on net zero journey: Survey results

More than 90 per cent of farmers believe they have a role to play in mitigating climate change, but only 62 per cent feel prepared to meet the industry's net zero target by 2040, a Farmers Guardian survey...

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