The UK’s Red Tractor food programme scored higher on a weighted average than EU programmes, according to a new report from the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB), Agriland reported on 17 July.
The report compares UK farming standards with key international markets around the world. The latest report focuses on EU markets including Ireland, Germany, Poland, France and the Netherlands.
The reports, which have been independently reviewed, provide evidence of the current state of agricultural production standards. The AHDB said this would help ensure transparency in the UK beef and lamb sector and maintain its strong reputation.
The report says Red Tractor received a higher weighted average score than the other programmes assessed, followed by Ireland’s SBLAS, Germany’s Quality System, the Netherlands’ Beter Leven and then Poland’s Quality Meat.
Each of the schemes was carefully studied to understand and report on its effectiveness in the following categories: traceability, documentation and assurance; personnel; food safety; pest control; environmental protection; animal health and welfare; biosecurity and disease control and others.
Tom Dracup, senior red meat analyst at AHDB, said an earlier report comparing British beef production standards with Australian and New Zealand beef also showed Britain had an advantage.
Source: Rossa Primavera

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