Forums
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New resources
Latest activity
Trending Threads
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
FarmTV
Farm Compare
Search
Tokens/Searches
Calendar
Upcoming Events
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
New Resources
New posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Contact us
Close Menu
Forums
Farm Business
Agricultural Matters
Martin Grantley Smith “moved on” / “retired”
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Grass And Grain" data-source="post: 8048186" data-attributes="member: 23184"><p>Afternoon Will,</p><p></p><p>I don't disagree, and I found Martin to be very helpful and good at his job. Always replied promptly to emails and took time to give a considered view of issues (although I should say, sharing information directly to RT, AIC, etc. didn't really appear to be in the best interests of levy payers imho).</p><p></p><p>Have we got any news yet about any changes to market access for UK grain? Has there been any progress in getting market access in a not dissimilar method to how imports are allowed access? Or are we stuck with RT?</p><p></p><p>It really does seem unfair that AIC had two different market access rules. One for UK grain, and a completely different set of rules for imports. And as soon as we asked for market access by one of the same methods as imports enjoyed (declaration of pesticide use) AIC removed that option, even though it had been available for many years. It's not surprising that farmers feel as though they are been forced to remain in RT.</p><p></p><p>Would be interesting to hear if AHDB have made any progress on this? Or how AHDB are tackling the situation. It's been over a year now, and still no change.</p><p></p><p>It would be great if AHDB could discuss this on these open forums so all levy payers can see what progress there has been, and what is being done about it.</p><p></p><p>Regards,</p><p></p><p>Steve.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Grass And Grain, post: 8048186, member: 23184"] Afternoon Will, I don't disagree, and I found Martin to be very helpful and good at his job. Always replied promptly to emails and took time to give a considered view of issues (although I should say, sharing information directly to RT, AIC, etc. didn't really appear to be in the best interests of levy payers imho). Have we got any news yet about any changes to market access for UK grain? Has there been any progress in getting market access in a not dissimilar method to how imports are allowed access? Or are we stuck with RT? It really does seem unfair that AIC had two different market access rules. One for UK grain, and a completely different set of rules for imports. And as soon as we asked for market access by one of the same methods as imports enjoyed (declaration of pesticide use) AIC removed that option, even though it had been available for many years. It's not surprising that farmers feel as though they are been forced to remain in RT. Would be interesting to hear if AHDB have made any progress on this? Or how AHDB are tackling the situation. It's been over a year now, and still no change. It would be great if AHDB could discuss this on these open forums so all levy payers can see what progress there has been, and what is being done about it. Regards, Steve. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Farm Business
Agricultural Matters
Martin Grantley Smith “moved on” / “retired”
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top