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²ÝÁñÉçÇø must cut mineral fertiliser use to meet net zero target, says Eustice

Defra Secretary George Eustice has said farmers will need to cut mineral fertiliser use ‘quite significantly’ in order to meet the country’s net zero emissions target.

Abi Kay
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø must cut mineral fertiliser use to meet net zero target, says Eustice

Defra Secretary George Eustice has said farmers will need to cut mineral fertiliser use ‘quite significantly' in order to meet the country's net zero emissions target. His remarks came as the fertiliser...

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