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Industry alarmed over WWF basket initiative

Farmers and industry fear the Red Tractor's proposed Greener Farms Commitment is being introduced to fulfil retailers' wider green promise

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Industry alarmed over WWF basket initiative

Industry leaders have expressed fears the proposed Red Tractor Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) is being introduced merely to fulfil retailers' wider green promises. Speaking this week, sector chiefs...

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