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Fears beef emissions target will lead to cut in cow numbers

A target to reduce emissions from the Scottish beef sector by 75 per cent over the next eight years has come under fire, amid fears it will mean a cut in cow numbers.

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Fears beef emissions target will lead to cut in cow numbers

A target to reduce emissions from the Scottish beef sector by 75 per cent over the next eight years has come under fire, amid fears it will mean a cut in cow numbers. By Ewan Pate and Abi Kay. The ambition...

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