Morrisons commits £1.6 billion to British farming in 2026

At a time when many farmers are facing rising costs and ongoing uncertainty, the supermarket pledges to champion British farming by actively engaging with industry bodies and the Government on issues affecting the long-term viability of the farming industry

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19 February 2026 • 2 min read

A major supermarket continues to back British farming with a billion-pound commitment for 2026. Morrisons is committing over £1.6 billion to British agriculture and food production - underlining...

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Morrisons commits £1.6 billion to British farming in 2026

At a time when many farmers are facing rising costs and ongoing uncertainty, the supermarket pledges to champion British farming by actively engaging with industry bodies and the Government on issues affecting the long-term viability of the farming industry

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Morrisons commits £1.6 billion to British farming in 2026

At a time when many farmers are facing rising costs and ongoing uncertainty, the supermarket pledges to champion British farming by actively engaging with industry bodies and the Government on issues affecting the long-term viability of the farming industry

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