This TFA Blog features the answers to questions asked at the TFA Webinar: What Benefit Is Red Tractor to British Farmers and Growers?, which was held on 25 April 2024.

In the aftermath of the controversy surrounding the proposed Greener Farm Commitment, which triggered a governance review of Red Tractor and a forthcoming wider assessment of the value of assurance schemes, this webinar looked at the value of Red Tractor for British farmers and growers.

The following answers have been provided by Jim Moseley, Red Tractor (RT) CEO and George Dunn, TFA Chief Executive. If any TFA members have further questions after reading this Q&A, they should contact a TFA Adviser by calling our head office on 0118 930 610.

Q1. How can Red Tractor be described as voluntary when I cannot sell my grain without it?

Red Tractor Answered:

No farmer is forced to pursue Red Tractor certification – it is a choice. The scope for selling unassured produce does however…To continue reading this Q&A session, you need to be a member of the TFA. If you are already a TFA member, please click here.

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