Sheep industry collaborates worldwide to reduce emissions

Livestock experts from around the world have been working together to try to reduce the environmental impact of sheep

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Research from New Zealand suggests that selective breeding could reduce emissions by 1-2% per year.
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Research from New Zealand suggests that selective breeding could reduce emissions by 1-2% per year.

Livestock experts from around the world have been working together to try to reduce the environmental impact of sheep. Farmers Guardian reports. SRUC and the Texel Sheep Society have teamed up with...

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