How an 'old-style mixed farm' is setting its sights on net zero

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Cattle at Shoby Priory Agriculture are fed a home-grown ration
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Cattle at Shoby Priory Agriculture are fed a home-grown ration

A Leicestershire farm lifts the lid on how traditional approaches can help curb emissions and deliver more sustainable beef

Maize makes up about a quarter of the fresh weight of the ration at Shoby Priory Agriculture, providing the energy, forage diversity, and nutritional balance which ensures the farm meets its growth rate...

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