Global dairy industry could slash emissions without impacting output

Emissions could be cut dramatically if the global dairy industry was as productive as the UK, according to analysis from AHDB

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
clock • 2 min read
Global dairy industry could slash emissions without impacting output

Emissions could be cut dramatically if the global dairy industry was as productive as the UK, according to analysis from AHDB UK dairy cows produce over 200 per cent more milk than the global average,...

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