What Red Tractor credentials mean for pig scheme members
Market access – Red Tractor assurance is your ticket to enter the retail supply chains
- About 95% of UK pigs are Red Tractor assured.
- Red Tractor scheme is the definitive set of standards for UK pig production and all major retailers require it.
Leading the way – UK pig industry goes above and beyond competitor nations in welfare thanks to Red Tractor standards.
- For example, surgical castration not allowed in UK but is routine in EU countries.
- Assessments are a handy health check for farm businesses, providing peace of mind that all current legislation is adhered to.
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 professional-only rodenticides.
Sector Specific benefits
Take a look at the benefits of Red Tractor membership in each sector