Defra's Emma Reynolds rejects livestock reduction targets

The Minister instead cited that market forces and global commodity prices should ultimately govern UK agriculture

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Chief Reporter
clock • 3 min read
Defra's Emma Reynolds rejects livestock reduction targets

The Defra Secretary has confirmed that the department does not have any targets, or views on whether livestock numbers should increase or decrease, despite the Climate Change Committee calling for a 27%...

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