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M&S Launches £7 Million Initiative for Sustainable Farming

9/6/2025

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Marks & Spencer (M&S) launched the ‘Plan A for Farming’ initiative to promote regenerative agriculture and soil health.
The program will initially support 50 farms, expanding to 150 later this year.
M&S plans to invest £7 million over five years in agricultural innovation to enhance environmental impacts.
The updated Milk Pledge offers dairy producers a price premium for meeting welfare and community standards.
M&S introduced the ‘Angus Gold Standard’ for Aberdeen Angus beef, targeting a 40% reduction in carbon footprint by 2028.

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Marks & Spencer (M&S) launched the ‘Plan A for Farming’ initiative to promote regenerative agriculture and soil health.
The program will initially support 50 farms, expanding to 150 later this year.
M&S plans to invest £7 million over five years in agricultural innovation to enhance environmental impacts.
The updated Milk Pledge offers dairy producers a price premium for meeting welfare and community standards.
M&S introduced the ‘Angus Gold Standard’ for Aberdeen Angus beef, targeting a 40% reduction in carbon footprint by 2028.