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Research should see govt realise role of livestock in managing climate, producer

A NEW South Wales livestock producer says recent research looking at “natural capital” on farms across Australia has demonstrated the importance of livestock in mitigating the impacts of climate change.

Armidale wool grower Tim Wright took part in a large-scale study of natural capital opportunities on 130 farms, which found strong links between biodiversity and farm profitability. The study was run by Farming for the Future, a research organisation largely funded by Alasdair Macleod’s, MacDoch Foundation.

Mr Wright said he took part in the research to demonstrate to Governments…

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