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Upland farmers face huge cut in profit
Upland farmers face huge cut in profit. This is exactly what Earth and Leaf is about - fixing this problem. Of course, the headline Upland farmers face huge cut in profit" implies upland farming is profitable which is an interesting assumption. Let's get these farmers a decent income in return for a sustainable output. Keep farming families on the land, provide employment, reduce environmental damage, reduce carbon emissions and boost woodland and wildlife. By the way, its not just Yorkshire that will be badly affected. This is what our Shepherds of the Trees project aims to do and to do it we have to change hearts and minds.
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Neighbours kick up a stink over industrial scale cattle farm plan
{Industrial scale cattle farm – is no-one listening to what the vast majority of top climate scientists are saying – This is simply ridiculous as are the councils main reasons for the refusal – Earth and Leaf Editorial} {extract below} Plans for an industrial scale cattle farm on the edge of a North Staffordshire town are set to be blocked. Dozens of residents are fighting the proposals for three beef rearing units at Westwood Hall Farm in Leek, which together could house hundreds of cows. Objectors have raised concerns over the noise and odour created by so many animals near people’s homes and schools, along with the impact on local…
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Livestock and our unsustainable diet
Irish leaders need to start being honest about livestock’s long shadow and our unsustainable diets
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Livestock Breeding Herds Fall to Record Lows in England
Livestock breeding herds fall to record lows in England. This is great news. It would be good to research the trends.
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Australian Cattle Industry Suggests Shift from Net Zero
Australian cattle industry suggests shift from net zero target to ‘climate neutral’ approach
