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Northern Ireland
Red Tractor drops Greener Farms Commitment
David Wright
The new voluntary greener farms module was due to be rolled out from 1 April 2024.
21 February 2024 Northern Ireland
Red Tractor facing ‘damaging’ situation, report finds
The review into the governance of Red Tractor was commissioned by the National Farmers’ Union in October 2023
17 January 2024 Northern Ireland
Better to cut carbon than cull livestock, says Brown
The second of six Ulster Farmers' Union winter roadshows took place in Limavady, Co Derry, last week.
Second beef PGI in gestation just as first crosses the line
We have waited a lifetime for one beef PGI - now a second one could be on its way,
1 December 2023 News
500,000 of Dawn Meats’ cattle being monitored for emissions
The processor is working on developing bespoke carbon footprints for each of its products.
27 November 2023 News
Red Tractor pauses green module after backlash
After bowing to pressure from members, the National Farmers’ Union announced it would undertake a two-stage review into Red Tractor.
1 November 2023 Northern Ireland
Red Tractor has delivered for UK beef farmers
UK farmers are pushing back against pushing the Red Tractor standard further, but it has delivered value.
27 October 2023 News
Dale Farm launches new sustainability scheme
Dale Farm has outlined details of a new sustainability payment to its members.
25 October 2023 Northern Ireland
Red Tractor addresses green module furore
Christine Tacon said retailers “made it very clear” that the need for the new Greener Farms Commitment was “urgent”.
25 October 2023 Northern Ireland