Opportunities and challenges on the road to net zero for farming

With a spotlight on the environment and sustainability, and how they works in harmony with agriculture, we spoke to Indra Thillainathan from the Climate Change Committee on what it means for farmers

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Opportunities and challenges on the road to net zero for farming

The pathway to net zero presents challenges for farmers, but there will also be plenty of opportunities that could make businesses more resilient. Climate Change Committee That was the view of Indra...

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