https://freerepublic.com/tag/pastureland/ en-us Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:13:27 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4385297/posts Labour is poised to encourage farmers to give up beef production and plant lentils to help combat climate change. On Wednesday, the Government's long-awaited "farming roadmap" proposed helping landowners switch from high-emission farming – such as cattle – towards "growing oilseeds and pulses" to meet the increased demand for plant-based goods. "Farmers will play a critical role in delivering this transition by adopting practices that reduce emissions while sustaining productive, commercially viable businesses," the Government said. The farming roadmap is intended to set out a long-term vision for British agriculture. It is seen as an attempt by the Government to... The Telegraph https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4385297/posts#comment Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:13:27 GMT