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Red Tractor

New chief executive of Red Tractor appointed

Agri-Business

3 months ago

New chief executive of Red Tractor appointed

Paul McLaughlin has been appointed chief executive of Red Tractor, the UK’s largest food and farm assurance scheme.

Ruling on Red Tractor advert described as ‘unjust’

N.Ireland

7 months ago

Ruling on Red Tractor advert described as ‘unjust’

A recent decision to uphold a complaint against an old Red Tractor advert has been branded as “misguided and unjust” by MP Carla Lockhart

New Red Tractor chairs for Fresh Produce and Poultry sectors  

Agri-Business

8 months ago

New Red Tractor chairs for Fresh Produce and Poultry sectors  

Red Tractor has announced the appointment of Nick Major as chair of Poultry and Veryan Bliss as chair of Fresh Produce

Red Tractor CEO announces retirement

Agri-Business

9 months ago

Red Tractor CEO announces retirement

Red Tractor chief executive, Jim Moseley has declared his intent to step down from his position in April 2026

Red Tractor launches new TV ad - ‘With You For 25 Years’  

Agri-Business

10 months ago

Red Tractor launches new TV ad - ‘With You For 25 Years’  

Red Tractor is celebrating 25 years since its launch with a new TV advertisement that spotlights its role in providing assurance

Pig/Poultry

10 months ago

Cranswick pig farm stripped of Red Tractor certification

One of the UK’s largest pig producers, Cranswick Plc, has being stripped of its Red Tractor...

Cranswick pig farm stripped of Red Tractor certification

Pig/Poultry

11 months ago

Red Tractor announces new pig modules and labelling

Red tractor has announced the introduction of new modules for outdoor pig production as well as food labelling that reflects the practices

Red Tractor announces new pig modules and labelling

N.Ireland

11 months ago

McCormick’s top-end Clever Cab arrives in Ireland

Argo Tractors Ireland was formed two years ago to distribute McCormick and Landini tractors throughout Ireland.

McCormick’s top-end Clever Cab arrives in Ireland

Agri-Business

11 months ago

Defra launches new food strategy for England

Defra launched a new food strategy policy which aims to create a healthier, more affordable, sustainable, and resilient food system.

Defra launches new food strategy for England

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Red Tractor appoints first farmer as chair

The Ownership Body of Assured Food Standards, responsible for Red Tractor assurance programme, has appointed Alistair Mackintosh as chair.

Red Tractor appoints first farmer as chair

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Red Tractor seeks views on tiered welfare standards proposals

At the request of industry, the Red Tractor pigs sector board is seeking views on proposals to...

Red Tractor seeks views on tiered welfare standards proposals

Agri-Business

1 year ago

Red Tractor supports recommendation to reduce farm audits

Red Tractor has published its response to the UK Farm Assurance Review and its nine areas of recommendations.

Red Tractor supports recommendation to reduce farm audits

Pig/Poultry

1 year ago

Sainsbury's announces 10-year partnership with Cranswick

Sainsbury's has announced a 10-year partnership with Cranswick to have the supermarket's meats supplied through the UK producer.

Sainsbury's announces 10-year partnership with Cranswick

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Papworth leaves Red Tractor board to chair NFU sugar

Kit Papworth has announced that he will be stepping down from his role as chair of Red...

Papworth leaves Red Tractor board to chair NFU sugar

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Interim chair of Red Tractor receives 'Lifetime Achievement Award' 

The interim chair of Red Tractor, Alistair Mackintosh, has said that he was "humbled" to receive a "Lifetime Achievement Award".

Interim chair of Red Tractor receives 'Lifetime Achievement Award' 

Agri-Business

2 years ago

'Red Tractor overstepped its remit' on GFC module - MP Lockhart

DUP’s spokesperson, MP, Carla Lockhart, has welcomed the decision by Red Tractor to "axe the controversial" Green Farming Assurance standard.

'Red Tractor overstepped its remit' on GFC module - MP Lockhart

Agri-Business

2 years ago

UK farming unions welcome Red Tractor's decision to drop GFC module

The four UK farming unions, together with AHDB, have welcomed Red Tractor's decision to drop its Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) module.

UK farming unions welcome Red Tractor's decision to drop GFC module

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Red Tractor drops Greener Farms Commitment module

Red Tractor Assurance has today (Friday, March 22) announced that it is dropping its Greener Farms...

Red Tractor drops Greener Farms Commitment module

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Red Tractor review advice should be urgently accepted - NFUS

The National Farmers' Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said that the Red Tractor review recommendations...

Red Tractor review advice should be urgently accepted - NFUS

Agri-Business

2 years ago

Now is the 'right time' for review of farm assurance - NFU

The NFU and AHDB have both said now is the "right time" to start their independent review of farm assurance.

Now is the 'right time' for review of farm assurance - NFU

Pig/Poultry

3 years ago

Easier access to Californian market for UK pork from January

The Red Tractor certified standards body has recognised that the National Sanitation Foundation has become one of the first UK certification bodies to offer California’s Proposition 12 certification for UK pork.

Easier access to Californian market for UK pork from January

Agri-Business

3 years ago

NSA calls for 'truly independent' Red Tractor review panel

Following the news of a review of Red Tractor governance, the National Sheep Association (NSA) has...

NSA calls for 'truly independent' Red Tractor review panel

Agri-Business

3 years ago

New Red Tractor modules being paused is a 'positive step' - NSA

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed the news of new Red Tractor modules being put on...

New Red Tractor modules being paused is a 'positive step' - NSA

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