'Time for a change' say NFU and AHDB as they announce 'robust and transparent' assurance investigation

Red Tractor 'green' commitment row sparks new review to consider how schemes deliver for members

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A full investigation into assurance schemes is to be launched following Red Tractor's GFC row
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A full investigation into assurance schemes is to be launched following Red Tractor's GFC row

The NFU and the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have announced the next steps for a jointly run independent review of farm to fork assurance. The move follows and outpouring of...

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