Call for new deal to help farmers lead battle against climate and nature crises 13/05/2021, 12:05 am
A new deal for farmers is needed to help them deliver action on climate and nature, the IPPR think tank has said (Steve Parsons/PA)
A new deal for farmers is needed to secure their livelihoods and help them lead the battle against climate change and nature losses, a think tank has urged.
A report from the IPPR (Institute for Public Policy Research) warned that the farming sector is key to tackling the nature and climate crises, through the way land is managed, but agriculture is a leading cause of wildlife loss and contributes 10% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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