Warnings of unintended consequences of urea fertiliser ban

A urea ban could add 20% to farmers’ fertiliser bills as Defra feels the pressure of meeting its ammonia emissions targets

Alex Black
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Warnings of unintended consequences of urea fertiliser ban

"British farming is committed to playing its part in tackling climate change and has a goal to reach net zero by 2040. The NFU is asking government to support that ambition without resorting to removing...

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