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M&S tells Gov to set 'legally binding target' to procure more food from British farms

Releasing its 'Plan A For Farming' report, M&S said it is backing farmers by calling on Government to set a national food security target

Chris Brayford
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Alex Freudmann, managing director at M&S Food, said: "The future of British agriculture cannot rest on industry alone. That's why we are backing our farmers in their call for Government to step up – starting with a clear, legally binding target to increase the proportion of food eaten in Britain that is grown here. It's time to turn warm words into action."
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Alex Freudmann, managing director at M&S Food, said: "The future of British agriculture cannot rest on industry alone. That's why we are backing our farmers in their call for Government to step up – starting with a clear, legally binding target to increase the proportion of food eaten in Britain that is grown here. It's time to turn warm words into action."

A retailer has urged Government to back British farmers by setting ambitious and legal targets which puts into practice the Government's quoted slogan that 'food security is national security'. Launching...

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