Strict climate goals for farming, food, and land use 'urgently' needed, government warned

Michael Holder
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Tree planting on the lower slopes of Ingleborough, Yorkshire | Credit: Andrew Parkinson / WWF UK
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Tree planting on the lower slopes of Ingleborough, Yorkshire | Credit: Andrew Parkinson / WWF UK

Regenerative and nature-friendly farming offers more potential for cutting emissions than previously thought, WWF research claims

The UK urgently needs "ambitious, evidenced-based" targets to slash emissions from agriculture over the next decade backed by clear plans to harness the untapped potential of nature-friendly farming practices...

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