Public believe farmers should do more to cut emissions, YouGov survey suggests

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Farmers lacking state support for low carbon transition, campaigners argue | Credit: John Deere
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Farmers lacking state support for low carbon transition, campaigners argue | Credit: John Deere

Poll finds British public feel farmers aren't doing enough to tackle the environmental impact of their industry

Campaigners have called for more state support to help farmers implement climate-friendly practices, after new polling today suggests the British public believe farmers are not doing enough to tackle the...

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