After the comprehensive independent review into farm assurance led by Dr David Llewellyn, commissioned by the UK farming unions and AHDB, the NFU is setting out what steps it will take to deliver the recommendations.
Of the 56 recommendations within the report, there are 13 which require the NFU’s direct involvement, either in a leading or supporting role.
The organisation will be taking these forward, working closely with other relevant stakeholders, to drive much needed change and better delivery for the whole UK food supply chain and its customers.
NFU President Tom Bradshaw said: “It’s clear that change is needed to ensure farm assurance schemes are fit for a modern farming environment.
“The review’s recommendations reflect the key concerns of our members and the NFU is committed to playing its role in delivering these so that farmers and growers, the wider food supply chain and our customers all see the benefit.
“Work is already underway on multiple aspects of the recommendations but there is a lot of work to do and change will not happen overnight. That’s why it’s important that progress is carefully monitored and reported on, something the NFU is glad to support through funding.”
