What Red Tractor credentials mean for dairy scheme members 

Health and performance reviews are a way of monitoring business performance, highlighting ways to reduce costs and potentially improve yields.

Market access – 95% of the UK dairy herd is assured and Red Tractor certification is required enter the retail supply chains.

Demonstrates responsible use of antibiotics.

Vermin control – earned recognition with the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide use (CRRU) means members do not need to obtain a license or undergo additional training to buy second generation anti-coagulation rodenticides.

Fewer inspections – Earned recognition with the Food Standards Agency means members are subject to less frequent inspections for food safety.