Pig feed

[twizz]

Ok so it probably has been asked before but here goes. We are red tractor for pigs and cereals. Now I know if I buy in grain it’s supposed to be from a red tractor farm but if I drop red tractor for my own cereals is there a problem with feeding the cereals as we already do.

 

[LT1]

You would still be able to feed the cereals, but it couldn't be sold as red tractor pork. As its then non assured cereals.

 

[twizz]

I knew that was the case if buying in didn’t release the same applies if I grew it my self. Just goes to show they have us by the short and curlys

 

[Poorbuthappy]

There was provision under the beef and lamb assurance to be able to feed homegrown cereals without the arable side being assured. Presume this still applies but don't know if this applies with pig assurance.
Worth asking your assurance body I'd say.

 

[twizz]

I think that nsf will say that they have to be as they would loose the money

 

[Barleymow]

But what about the soya in feed rations red tractor seems to ignore that

 

[Humble Village Farmer]

As long as you have an answer ready for their questions, you should be ok.

One solution would be to "buy" a small amount from a neighbour so you can show the inspector an invoice and quote your neighbour's dead tractor number. Assuming he has one...

 

[twizz]

But what about the soya in feed rations red tractor seems to ignore that

That is a good point
If all I buy is soya and minerals they are all from a authorised supplier
They all cereals are home produced