How British agriculture is leading the way on sustainability

British farmers are working to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the whole of agriculture by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Government’s UK plan.

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How British agriculture is leading the way on sustainability

British farmers are working to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the whole of agriculture by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Governments UK plan. 1. Agriculture accounts for only 1 per cent...

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