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Agriculture bosses say lowering carbon emissions is ‘ethically right’, but Nationals call for farm exemptions
Australian agriculture industry bosses have vowed to continue efforts to lower carbon emissions from farming, despite an opposing push by the federal Nationals to have agriculture excluded from any net zero emissions target.
Key points:
- Pork producers are leading the way with efforts to reduce carbon emissions
- Farming groups have rejected a Nationals push to make agriculture exempt
- Climate experts say farmers cannot afford to be left behind
The National Party’s position is at odds with the support shown by various agricultural bodies including Meat and Livestock Australia, the National Farmers Federation and Farmers for Climate Action.
The Australian pork industry thinks of itself as a leader on climate action, having moved beyond the debate…
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