- Location
- North yorks
New red tractor standards agreed
- Thread starter Clive
- Start date
- Location
- South Molton
Oh they would yes, but I am talking about the wider industry.Like red tractor would no all about losing credabilty with farmers
SilliamWhale
Member
One thing I don't really understand is that they are saying "the new standards have been agreed" and that there are 46k farmer members (twisted armed) but who agreed them for us? Who is representing the 46k members? Nearly everyone on the comittee is corporate.
The other thing is their process of "Committee, Consultation, Consensus" appears to be held behind closed doors. Why do we not get to see who is deciding or representing what? Guy Smith and Blenky aren't representing farmers so who are? This really needs pressure on a group of MP's to look at this root and branch because all the while imports are coming in with no such care
The other thing is their process of "Committee, Consultation, Consensus" appears to be held behind closed doors. Why do we not get to see who is deciding or representing what? Guy Smith and Blenky aren't representing farmers so who are? This really needs pressure on a group of MP's to look at this root and branch because all the while imports are coming in with no such care
- Location
- Lincolnshire
You know that feeling that land agents open all the bids, bin the ones from people they don't like, then fill one in for £2 higher on behalf of their mate?
I doubt "stop more of the madness, signed A Farmer" was given the same treatment as "more of this pleased, signed A Supermarket".
I doubt "stop more of the madness, signed A Farmer" was given the same treatment as "more of this pleased, signed A Supermarket".
- Location
- Cumbria
Red Tractor is an assurance scheme which you apply to join. By joining there are several benefits (allegedly) you gain. It's voluntary, and is not compulsory, your choice if you join or not, it's a free World.
You are clearly not a member.
Could you list those benefits for us please , thanks.
- Location
- Cumbria
No I can't, I'm not a member.......
But this does: https://assurance.redtractor.org.uk/standards/benefits
No need to read that as there are none .
- Location
- Cumbria
Tarw Coch
Member
- Location
- Bottom of Wats Dyke
That’s pretty much the case already for dairyI have a feeling once membership reaches x number, then it will be a compulsory choice
- Location
- Northumberlandia
So whats the final simple new changes to RED TRACTOR then or have i missed the boat again? & for those asking the silly questions oh you dont have too be in it, hello Yes if you produce Grain in the UK iam afraid you do as very few places seem to want your grain whatsoever, my local 125,000t plus grain store cert cant take anything that isnt assured end of.
tullah
Member
- Location
- Linconshire
If we forced the Nfu to bat for us then there wouldn't be an RT.
What are farmers thinking about. They have so much clout if they choose to use it.
What are farmers thinking about. They have so much clout if they choose to use it.
Tarw Coch
Member
- Location
- Bottom of Wats Dyke
- Location
- Yorks
They don't seem to be doing anything much to address the AIC unlevel playingfield issue.
Do you really believe that could happen
They know it would lead to farmers leaving RT, hence they seem to be avoiding tackling it.
NFU seem to be working harder for the processors and retailers than for farmers.
Poor show.
Suffolk Serf
Member
- Location
- Bury/Thetford
Got it in one.
ollie989898
Member
At least in the dairy game if you sell to a supplier and meet their required hurdles, you get paid extra for it. Red tractor is an irrelevance to most dairy farmers. They already meet far stricter standards. The average red tractor inspector couldn't even read the label on a box of dry cow tubes.