We are, thanks.Well crack on then. If retail can't do anything about it, why on earth is anyone dancing to their tune?
We are, thanks.Well crack on then. If retail can't do anything about it, why on earth is anyone dancing to their tune?
Yes, correct. 3 yearly sprayer testing at SQC. Thinking of ringing them to see if they'll assure farmers in England.Just to confirm, RT accreditation in Scotland doesn't require yearly sprayer testing?
RTs customers aren't limted to farmers. They sell the scheme to buyers. Each is pointless without the other. They have to balance one against the other. Buyers want more, farmers want less. If they get the balance wrong, they're finished.
As most commercial farmers are members, but only a limited number of buyers are, it would seem the balance isn't quite right at the minute.
RT and SQC are different aren't they? RT operates in Scotland as far as I know. So do RT accredited farmers in Scotland only have to test sprayers every 3 years? Maybe there aren't any RT cereal farmers in Scotland? What exactly is it you are saying?Yes, correct. 3 yearly sprayer testing at SQC. Thinking of ringing them to see if they'll assure farmers in England.
I was meaning for me, as a small farmer, annual vs 36 mth sprayer testing interval will make a bit of a saving. So, can I join SQC even though I live in England?RT and SQC are different aren't they? RT operates in Scotland as far as I know. So do RT accredited farmers in Scotland only have to test sprayers every 3 years? Maybe there aren't any RT cereal farmers in Scotland? What exactly is it you are saying?
Well SQC seem to be a commercial setup so give them a call. They could perhaps set up "EQC" in England and save you all lots of effort. I've stated many times I'm all in favour of competition. So if this idea, or your own plans, are successful then that's greatI was meaning for me, as a small farmer, annual vs 36 mth sprayer testing interval will make a bit of a saving. So, can I join SQC even though I live in England?
If I can, and SQC are totally separate to RT, then RT might quickly have no arable customers.
Well SQC seem to be a commercial setup so give them a call. They could perhaps set up "EQC" in England and save you all lots of effort. I've stated many times I'm all in favour of competition. So if this idea, or your own plans, are successful then that's great
In that case to be sincere- those retailers should propose a new way to finance red tractor.
It’s a pity there’s not a designated aisle in every supermarket purely stocked with red tractor products.
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seems as though there’s a bit more sense on a few items with these guys, especially with sprayer testing in the current climate
and also a 10 point norso course!
It would get avoided because most would think it was going to cost more.
Ironic that 2 of supermarkets regarded as premium, being Waitrose and M&S, where we all know it will cost more, do not endorse RT, isn't it?
Spot on!The worst thing about RT is it’s an insult.
It’s an insult to the integrity, intelligence and honest of all decent hardworking farmers.
To be questioned on issues such as worker welfare and environmental protection is almost making the assumption we are born criminal. I deeply resent that.
supermarkets mostly have their own schemes, none seem to place much marketing power on RT branded product and they can surely see the nonsense of it on processed items like bread and cereals, etc
I would suggest they could make more marketing capital out of being seen to be on UK farmers side / fair trade for them that they see from a brand that has proved itself to be worthless for 20 years now
I was meaning for me, as a small farmer, annual vs 36 mth sprayer testing interval will make a bit of a saving. So, can I join SQC even though I live in England?
If I can, and SQC are totally separate to RT, then RT might quickly have no arable customers.