Farmers Weekly Podcast Ep 153: Is it time to scrap the Red Tractor?
Red Tractor chairwoman Christine Tacon © Jason Bye This week, we ask whether the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme still serves its purpose or if it’s time to get rid of it?
Red Tractor assurance chair Christine Tacon insists the scheme very much has its place – but concedes that there is room for improvement.
We find out how regenerative arable farmers are getting a guaranteed price by almost going organic – with help from the WildFarmed initiative.
We have all the latest market prices and we discover why more farmers are growing sunflowers this spring.
In addition, we talk to RyanAir boss Michael O’Leary, who tells us why he bought a herd of pedigree Angus cattle.
This episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Surrey farmer Hugh Broom.
To contact Johann and Hugh, please email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0.
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