Farming organisations demand UN fix 'misleading' emissions accounting that overstates agriculture's climate impact

Farmers, processors and agricultural organisations from 11 nations have united to call for an overhaul of how emissions are calculated to ensure the industry is not misrepresented

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NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: "Being part of the solution to tackling climate change has always been a priority for British farmers"
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NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: "Being part of the solution to tackling climate change has always been a priority for British farmers"

Ahead of COP25, a joint statement by agricultural organisations from Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Georgia, India, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, the United States, the UK, and South Africa has called for...

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