Every 3 yrs not annually as rt insistAre sprayer MOT’s not a legal requirement in the UK?
(For applying Ag Chem’s. Obviously)
Every 3 yrs not annually as rt insistAre sprayer MOT’s not a legal requirement in the UK?
(For applying Ag Chem’s. Obviously)
I expect that you will be delighted to learn that the Grocery Code Adjudicator Tsar, Christine Tacon, is to be the new Chairman of Red Tractor
I've actually just moved to RT from sqc as I was already doing produce and it means the inspection is all done at the same time. SQC was a bit light weight with the whole sprayer self certification nonsense and who wouldn't object to getting the sprayer checked once a year whe there's a lot of money going through it.As a farmer I think Scottish Quality Cereals (Northern version of RT) is something that I could live without, and since being sold to Accoura it looks more than ever like it's a nit picking money making venture that has lost it's way.
But as a consumer, I don't want to feed my family with any of the shite I see produced on sub standard units, by 'farmers' that clearly couldn't care less about the quality of their produce or the environment. Buck up your ideas, or make way for someone else who can. Assurance is no different in any other profession, as pretty much every industry has to do CPD, I don't see why you lot think you're so special.
Who the hell could ever spell Smyth wrong.I wouldn’t lose any sleep over it Clive, I’ve had people spell Smith incorrectly many a time!
So Guy has probably had the same!
Guy says that Weetabix won't be happy with a RT lite scheme, well they'd better put their hand in their pocket, or the till, and pay more for it then so they're paying a premium that makes it worthwhile for the grower.
Who the hell could ever spell Smyth wrong.
Big haulage and poultry folk have that nameYou fudged up there even, it's: Smythe
This. The piece lacks credibility for lack of endorsement of RT by a paying member.again , interesting that the only people they can find to speak in favour are both on the Red Tractor gravy train ..... Sorry I mean “payroll”
I've actually just moved to RT from sqc as I was already doing produce and it means the inspection is all done at the same time. SQC was a bit light weight with the whole sprayer self certification nonsense and who wouldn't object to getting the sprayer checked once a year whe there's a lot of money going through it.
This. The piece lacks credibility for lack of endorsement of RT by a paying member.
I am perfectly capable of keeping my sprayer in good order and do not need, nor want to pay, for an annual test that is beyond the legal requirement for a test every three years.
Must be a bit harder to earn the money here than it is for you.
A point that needs to be put back to FW! Where is the glowing endorsement of RT from our processing customers who are forced, sorry choose, to only accept UK produced grains if RT assured, Where are the endorsements from the end consumers who actively choose to purchase RT assured products over non RT products?again , interesting that the only people they can find to speak in favour are both on the Red Tractor gravy train ..... Sorry I mean “payroll”
A point that needs to be put back to FW! Where is the glowing endorsement of RT from our processing customers who are forced, sorry choose, to only accept UK produced grains if RT assured, Where are the endorsements from the end consumers who actively choose to purchase RT assured products over non RT products?
my sprayer applies hundreds of thousands of £ of product every year ........ i really do not need telling to calibrate or maintain it !
A point that needs to be put back to FW! Where is the glowing endorsement of RT from our processing customers who are forced, sorry choose, to only accept UK produced grains if RT assured, Where are the endorsements from the end consumers who actively choose to purchase RT assured products over non RT products?
Shame they didn't put a note at the bottom of the piece to that effect. - Such as when news programmes make a point of stating that "We asked the govt for an interview but no one available for comment...." Says it all.i was told FW tried hard but could not find a single farmer !
as I say, speaks volumes
Apart from Jim and Guy, who do you see comments coming from on the pro-RT side of the debate?I forsee the letters section having a few choice comments next week! Possibly from both sides.
Apart from Jim and Guy, who do you see comments coming from on the pro-RT side of the debate?