Response from UK farming unions and AHDB to Greener Farms Commitment announcement
In a joint response to the news that Red Tractor has ceased plans for the Greener Farms Commitment, the four UK Farming Unions - NFU, NFU Scotland, NFU Cymru, and the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) - together with the Agricultura and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), issued the following statement on Friday 22 March 2024.
They stated: “We welcome today's news that Red Tractor has listened to feedback from its members and has axed the proposed Greener Farms Commitment.
“It is also pleasing to see a commitment from Red Tractor that it will only consider future environmental standards with sector consensus and full consultation. This is essential in rebuilding trust with farmers from across Britain, something we are pleased that Red Tractor has said is a priority and is already acting upon.
“We welcome Red Tractor’s desire for a more transparent, open and effective relationship with farmers in future.”
Date Published: 25/03/2024
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