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<blockquote data-quote="SilliamWhale" data-source="post: 7665026" data-attributes="member: 1232"><p><strong>What is the latest state of play with ‘comingling’ Red Tractor assured grain with non-assured imported grain?</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>JM</strong> First of all, grain is not “comingled” as such. It is actually kept very separate, so it is possible to track Red Tractor grain all the way back to the farm. The comingling occurs when the miller is trying to get a particular blend for a flour.</p><p></p><p>Secondly, at the safety level, there is probably no difference – in fact, some millers would actually say the safety standards of imported grain are higher than Red Tractor, because they are subjected to huge amounts of lab testing.</p><p></p><p>In terms of the other, non-safety standards that may not apply to imported grain, the NFU is leading an inquiry to establish what the differences are.</p><p></p><p><strong>How can you make Red Tractor more popular with farmers?</strong></p><p><strong>JM</strong> We don’t necessarily want to be more popular, but would like farmers to appreciate the benefits of Red Tractor more. The principal stakeholder for Red Tractor remains the consumer – and this will become even more important as the market opens up to imports.</p><p></p><p>There is no point in setting standards that drive farmers out of business, but there is also no point in setting standards that are so weak that imports suit consumers more. I’d also like farmers to recognise that, for what is a relatively minimal audit level, they get access to just about every market, domestically and overseas.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>From a Q and A in the FW. Mosely is claiming some millers say the safety standards of imported grain are higher than UK because they are subjected to "huge amounts" of Lab testing. I personally think that's not true- certainly it seems a struggle to find out what tests are done on imported produce and the paper trail for it.</p><p></p><p>Is Oilseed Rape not comingled?</p><p></p><p>He wants farmers to appreciate the benefits of RT more. Well for a start why not deliver a premium? Why not create an easy interface to upload all the paperchase? Why not sack employees who insult those who have legitimate concerns about the double standards of the scheme? Why not recognise the UK RT grain market gets totally undermined by imports?</p><p></p><p>Also I had access to every market before Red Tractor. They are a private company who get in the way. </p><p>Also look out for them wanting to charge for compliance inspections for the SFI. </p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/compliance/new-red-tractor-standards-aim-to-improve-farmyards[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SilliamWhale, post: 7665026, member: 1232"] [B]What is the latest state of play with ‘comingling’ Red Tractor assured grain with non-assured imported grain? JM[/B] First of all, grain is not “comingled” as such. It is actually kept very separate, so it is possible to track Red Tractor grain all the way back to the farm. The comingling occurs when the miller is trying to get a particular blend for a flour. Secondly, at the safety level, there is probably no difference – in fact, some millers would actually say the safety standards of imported grain are higher than Red Tractor, because they are subjected to huge amounts of lab testing. In terms of the other, non-safety standards that may not apply to imported grain, the NFU is leading an inquiry to establish what the differences are. [B]How can you make Red Tractor more popular with farmers? JM[/B] We don’t necessarily want to be more popular, but would like farmers to appreciate the benefits of Red Tractor more. The principal stakeholder for Red Tractor remains the consumer – and this will become even more important as the market opens up to imports. There is no point in setting standards that drive farmers out of business, but there is also no point in setting standards that are so weak that imports suit consumers more. I’d also like farmers to recognise that, for what is a relatively minimal audit level, they get access to just about every market, domestically and overseas. From a Q and A in the FW. Mosely is claiming some millers say the safety standards of imported grain are higher than UK because they are subjected to "huge amounts" of Lab testing. I personally think that's not true- certainly it seems a struggle to find out what tests are done on imported produce and the paper trail for it. Is Oilseed Rape not comingled? He wants farmers to appreciate the benefits of RT more. Well for a start why not deliver a premium? Why not create an easy interface to upload all the paperchase? Why not sack employees who insult those who have legitimate concerns about the double standards of the scheme? Why not recognise the UK RT grain market gets totally undermined by imports? Also I had access to every market before Red Tractor. They are a private company who get in the way. Also look out for them wanting to charge for compliance inspections for the SFI. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/compliance/new-red-tractor-standards-aim-to-improve-farmyards[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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