Semex conference: Dairy farming well placed to make a difference to climate change

Speakers at this year's Semex International Dairy Conference, held in Glasgow, looked at ways to address some of the practical challenges farmers are facing when it comes to net zero

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Helen Dent at the Semex conference
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Helen Dent at the Semex conference

Kite's Helen Dent spoke about the ‘challenge of climate change' and said dairy farming was well placed to make a difference as the industry had the ability to provide nutritious food which is good for...

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