Morrisons to trial sustainable farming Net Zero initiative

The retailer said it aims to be supplied by 'completely' Net Zero carbon British farms in six years' time

Chris Brayford
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"Progress towards Net Zero in agriculture requires constant innovation, new thinking and challenging the accepted practices. Better information leads to better practices and this new partnership will help deliver that."
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"Progress towards Net Zero in agriculture requires constant innovation, new thinking and challenging the accepted practices. Better information leads to better practices and this new partnership will help deliver that."

Morrisons have announced a collaboration with an agricultural skills professional body to help support farmers on their journey to producing food more sustainably. The retailer, which aims to be supplied...

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