A new government review tackling unfair practices in the combinable crops supply chain is set to benefit arable farmers.
The review aims to help protect arable farmers’ businesses and income from unfair practices.
Announced today as part of the government’s New Deal for Farmers, the review is a step towards ensuring producers have clear, fair and enforceable contracts. This covers pricing, supply volumes, data and dispute resolution.
It is set to support British farmers to get a fairer return for the food they produce.
Defra secretary Steve Reed said: “British growers work incredibly hard to produce world-class food, and they deserve fair, transparent contracts that reflect that.
“This review is a major step forward in giving arable farmers a stronger voice, better protection and fairer returns for the food they produce.
“We’re proud of the vital work farmers undertake every day to feed our nation, which is why we’re investing £5bn – the largest-ever budget for sustainable farming.”