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,...
Red Tractor
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...
Rural Life
Red Tractor launches fully live-streamed inspections
The UK’s largest food and farming assurance scheme has been working with certification bodies to come up with an innovative...
Agri-Business
Red Tractor comes out No. 1 in study of international benchmarking standards
A new independent, international benchmarking study of global farm assurance schemes has found Red Tractor to have world-leading standards. The...
N.Ireland
NI pork producers invited to an evening with Red Tractor
The Ulster Farmers’ Union, along with Red Tractor, is putting together an open event to promote the scheme’s work in...
N.Ireland
NI pork producers invited to an evening with Red Tractor
The Ulster Farmers’ Union, along with Red Tractor, is putting together an open event to promote the scheme’s work in...
Agri-Business
1.4m more shoppers intend to trade up to Red Tractor following TV campaign
The number of primary shoppers who say they will trade up and buy Red Tractor food instead of cheaper alternatives...
Rural Life
'We’re proud to produce your food' - farming's Lord Mayor’s Show message
Agriculture will have a prominent place in the 803rd Lord Mayor’s Show procession on Saturday (November 10) as the Worshipful...
Agri-Business
NFU supports Red Tractor bid to become flagship for British farming
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is supporting Red Tractor’s bid to become the UK’s flagship brand for high-standard British food...
