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Alleged welfare malpractice on Norfolk pig farm
It is entirely inappropriate that we should learn about welfare concerns months after the alleged events took place. If anyone has any concerns they should always inform an appropriate authority immediately. Failure to do so has the potential to be a serious breach of animal welfare. Read more >>
It is entirely inappropriate that we should learn about welfare concerns months after the alleged events took place. If anyone has any concerns they should always inform an appropriate authority immediately. Failure to do so has the potential to be a serious breach of animal welfare. Read more >>
Positive signals for Red Tractor members entering the biofuel market
The updated Red Tractor farm assurance scheme for crops and sugar beet is on the verge of being officially accepted EU-wide in time for this year’s harvest, the NFU said today. Read more >>
The updated Red Tractor farm assurance scheme for crops and sugar beet is on the verge of being officially accepted EU-wide in time for this year’s harvest, the NFU said today. Read more >>
Clear majority of British shoppers back Red Tractor
*New research reveals increased shopper demand for quality assurance on the food they buy.* Read more >>
*New research reveals increased shopper demand for quality assurance on the food they buy.* Read more >>
Red Tractor announces the nation’s youngest Sunday Lunch Hero!
After weeks of searching the nation for a Sunday lunch hero, Red Tractor is pleased to announce the winner - nine year-old Freya Thackray from Bradford. Read more >>
After weeks of searching the nation for a Sunday lunch hero, Red Tractor is pleased to announce the winner - nine year-old Freya Thackray from Bradford. Read more >>
Red Tractor’s response to The Sunday Times Article by Kevin Dowling published on the 12th February
To read Red Tractor’s response to The Sunday Times Article by Kevin Dowling published on the 12th February please click here Read more >>
To read Red Tractor’s response to The Sunday Times Article by Kevin Dowling published on the 12th February please click here Read more >>
Red Tractor gets full back-ing from Bristol Rugby Club's full-back, Jack Tovey
Two local Bristol farmers, John Hore and Charles Bourns have combined their two greatest passions, farming and rugby, by sponsoring up-coming rugby star, Jack Tovey. The sponsorship aims to promote great food and farming through the use of the Red Tractor logo which will now gain exposure to thousands of Bristol’s rugby fans. Read more >>
Two local Bristol farmers, John Hore and Charles Bourns have combined their two greatest passions, farming and rugby, by sponsoring up-coming rugby star, Jack Tovey. The sponsorship aims to promote great food and farming through the use of the Red Tractor logo which will now gain exposure to thousands of Bristol’s rugby fans. Read more >>
Sunday Lunch on decline as Brits shun roast in favour of fast food fix
*Red Tractor launches campaign to Save Sunday Lunch* Read more >>
*Red Tractor launches campaign to Save Sunday Lunch* Read more >>
New Covent Garden Market make a first in category
New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) is celebrating Harvest Festival with the news that two of their wholesalers have achieved Red Tractor certification. This will make it the first UK market to have both Red Tractor certified wholesalers and catering distributors on the same site, offering a complete Red Tractor Assurance chain from producer through to kitchen. Read more >>
New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) is celebrating Harvest Festival with the news that two of their wholesalers have achieved Red Tractor certification. This will make it the first UK market to have both Red Tractor certified wholesalers and catering distributors on the same site, offering a complete Red Tractor Assurance chain from producer through to kitchen. Read more >>
Red Tractor’s position on the E. coli outbreak across Northern Germany
Further information has emerged about the serious outbreak of E coli across Northern Germany. Contrary to earlier reports from Germany, the source of infection is now believed to be beansprouts that have been produced locally in Lower Saxony in Northern Germany. German authorities have now lifted their warning about fresh produce such as lettuce and cucumbers which were mistakenly believed to be the source of the problem. Read more >>
Further information has emerged about the serious outbreak of E coli across Northern Germany. Contrary to earlier reports from Germany, the source of infection is now believed to be beansprouts that have been produced locally in Lower Saxony in Northern Germany. German authorities have now lifted their warning about fresh produce such as lettuce and cucumbers which were mistakenly believed to be the source of the problem. Read more >>
