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University of Leeds farm aims to halve carbon footprint as part of new research project

The Climate Smart Research project will see the farm, which is located between Leeds and York, tackle the growing pressure faced by the agricultural industry to adapt to climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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University of Leeds farm aims to halve carbon footprint as part of new research project

The University of Leeds farm is to become a pioneering research station to test and accelerate climate-smart agricultural methods. Located between Leeds and York, the site will be one of 10 farms across...

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