Agriculture Quote by Allan Savory

“Agriculture is the most destructive industry that we have. More than coal mining and other extractive industries.” quote by Allan Savory — Download Open image

“Agriculture is the most destructive industry that we have. More than coal mining and other extractive industries.”

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