The current requirements run until 2017 and a consultation has been launched ahead of standards for 2017 to 2020.
The NFU sits on the Red Tractor Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) and relevant Red Tractor boards. It means we can represent our members and ensure their voices are heard when shaping, developing and amending standards.
It’s an essential role, giving the NFU the opportunity to assess and comment on the various red tractor proposals. As farm assurance continues to evolve, it is vital that as well as addressing the future pressures on the scheme, they’re also practical, relevant and provide value to scheme members.
The consultation (details here) closes on 31 December 2016 and we will be consulting with members during the next two months to ensure that your views are represented as we prepare our response.
Combinable Crops draft response:
Our DRAFT response to Red Tractor’s Consultation on Combinable Crops and Sugar Beet Standards 2017-2020 can be found here and in the related documents tab at the bottom of this page (you will need your login details).
This response was developed following discussions at a number of Regional Crops Board meetings and the National Board held in November.
We would welcome any comments about the draft response from members so please give us your feedback, you can email Y29tYmluYWJsZWNyb3BzYm9hcmRAbmZ1Lm9yZy51aw== or ring 02476 858500.