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Science-led farming is being used to breed sheep that are suited to the warmer Gulf environment.
It promises to transform the rearing of livestock and improve animal welfare by reducing the need for live importing, while at the same time reducing the carbon footprint of importation.
Farmers in the UAE plan to breed grass-fed Australian White sheep, monitoring their health with the latest technology, and provide residents with affordable lamb sourced locally.
The National reporter Nick Webster speaks to host Sarah Forster about the future of sustainable farming in the Emirates.
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