Agri-Business
New Red Tractor modules being paused is a 'positive step' - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the news of new Red Tractor modules being put on hold until an...
Red Tractor
N.Ireland
New Red Tractor standards and modules ‘on hold’
Red Tractor has announced that it will put new standards and additional modules on hold until an independent review of governance has...
Agri-Business
Red Tractor has 'sideswiped' the sheep sector with GFC - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said that Red Tractor has “sideswiped” the sheep farming sector following the announcement of...
N.Ireland
UFU ‘challenging’ the introduction of new Red Tractor environment module
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has said it is “challenging” the governance behind the development of a new environment module...
Other
Parents are cutting back on meat and veg amid cost-of-living crisis
New research released today (Tuesday, January 31) from Red Tractor and YouGov has revealed that families with young children are...
Pig/Poultry
Red Tractor warns of 'devastating impact' ASF could have
The chair of the pig sector of Red Tractor, the UK’s largest food and farm standards scheme, has warned that...
Agri Politics
Former BVA president appointed to Red Tractor board
A former British Veterinary Association (BVA) president has been appointed as an independent director to the Assured Food Standards (AFS)...
Arable
Red Tractor appoints new crops-sector chair
Red Tractor has appointed Kit Papworth as its new Combinable Crops and Sugar Beet Sector chair. Papworth is a Norfolk-based,...
Agri-Business
UK consumers trust Irish food more than British food – Red Tractor
A new report from Red Tractor has shown that United Kingdom (UK) consumers’ trust in Irish food is now higher...
Grass
Red Tractor needs urgent review of pesticide stance - report
Red Tractor urgently needs to review and strengthen its promotion of non-chemical pesticide alternatives, including via Integrated Pest Management (IPM),...
Dairy
Red Tractor terminates farm's membership after TV show uncovers abuse
Red Tractor has terminated a farm’s dairy scheme membership following an investigation into footage shown on TV earlier this week....
Other
NSA agrees with AHDB decision to stop Red Tractor funding
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said it is in agreement with the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board’s (AHDB’s) decision...
Pig/Poultry
Applications open for AHDB’s Pig Industry Scholarship programme
Companies in the pig industry have until August 31 to apply to take an agricultural student on in their business...
Agri-Business
Union urges Red Tractor to ensure changes are 'properly communicated'
The significant changes to Red Tractor assurance scheme standards announced this week need to be properly communicated to farmers, NFU...
Agri-Business
Red Tractor to introduce revised farm standards from November
Red Tractor, the UK’s largest food assurance scheme, has shared how it has listened to feedback and outlined that revised...
Agri Politics
NFU Scotland urges members to engage with Red Tractor review
Red Tractor Assurance is undertaking a periodic review of farm assurance standards across multiple sectors and NFU Scotland is urging...
Agri-Business
Red Tractor calls on farmers to help shape the future of farming
Red Tractor has encouraged farmers to engage with it on a consultation process aimed to streamline the body’s food and...
Agri-Business
Christine Tacon appointed new chair of Red Tractor
Christine Tacon CBE has been appointed chair of Assured Food Standards who operate the Red Tractor Assurance scheme. The former...
