Sheep EID was top of the agenda when the NFU met farming minister George Eustice.
The NFU believes the move will result in an increased tag cost for the vast majority of livestock producers and reduce their flexibility to choose the most appropriate tag for their market.
Mr Sercombe said: “It was positive that the minister understood our concerns over the increased tagging costs and was keen to work with us to help farmers deal with failures in the system. We also urged him to implement a level of tolerance under cross compliance."
Other issues being discussed at yesterday’s meeting included the six-day standstill rule, spinal cord removal in lambs, and market transparency. Mr Sercombe added: “We are calling for more clarity on the way carcasses are dressed and weighed which would enable more accurate price reporting."