Farm Assurance Schemes

A Premium Service for Premium Returns.

Producing a premium product and meeting specified standards allows you to access better pay and premium markets with Farm Assurance schemes (such as Red Tractor, Marks & Spencer, Arla Garden, McDonalds, etc.).

To maintain accreditation, all members are expected to be 100% compliant all of the time. To ensure this happens, more stringent vetting is taking place along with the adoption of quarterly self-reporting, unannounced inspections and even public reporting hotlines.

Losing accreditation can significantly affect farming businesses and mean the difference between profit and loss.

Be Reassured with 4R Reassurance

✔ Farm-specific/Assurance scheme-specific (eg Red Tractor Scheme)

✔ Tailored Assurance Farm File

✔ Enhanced assurance scheme specialist support (Such as Arla Garden, M&S, McDonald’s etc.)

✔ Assurance Scheme Pre-audits

✔ Attendance at farm inspections

✔ Maintenance and submission of online data

✔ Support to maintain your accreditation

Farm Support Schemes

How Does the Farm Assurance Scheme Support Work?

Our premium Farm Assurance service is tailored to your farm and the specific farm assurance scheme, such as the Red Tractor Scheme or Arla Garden, that you want to join or are already a member of.

Some of the various Assurance Scheme requirements overlap, but each has specifics.

Therefore, we tailor our premium Farm Assurance service to your scheme and your individual farm.

Our service includes;

  • Farm visits

  • A farm-specific, tailored Assurance Farm File

  • An Action Plan which we help you complete

  • Pre-Audit assessments

  • Support with uploading online submissions

  • Year-round support

Benefits of Farm Assurance Schemes

Farm Assurance Schemes support the long-term sustainability and success of farming operations while meeting consumer expectations for safe, high-quality, and ethically produced food.

Overall, participating in a farm assurance scheme provides farmers with market advantages, improved reputation, regulatory compliance, opportunities for continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and access to financial incentives.

  • Farm Assurance Schemes: Market access and consumer confidence

    Market Access & Consumer Confidence

    Farm Assurance Schemes enhance market access by ensuring compliance with required standards. They also boost consumer confidence by guaranteeing product quality, safety, and ethical production practices through rigorous certification.

  • Farm Assurance Schemes: Compliance with regulations

    Compliance with Regulations

    Farm assurance schemes often encompass regulatory requirements, ensuring farmers meet relevant legal obligations. Farmers can ensure compliance with agricultural, environmental, and food safety regulations by participating in a scheme, reducing the risk of penalties and legal issues.

  • Farm Assurance Schemes: Continuous improvement and best practices

    Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

    Farm assurance schemes provide guidance and resources to help farmers continuously improve their practices. Through training, farm visits, and expert advice, farmers can stay updated on the latest industry standards, techniques, and best practices, enhancing the productivity, efficiency, and sustainability of their farming operations.

  • Farm Assurance Schemes: Risk management

    Risk Management

    Farm assurance schemes often include measures to manage risks related to food safety, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. By implementing these risk management practices, farmers can reduce the likelihood of incidents, such as contamination outbreaks or non-compliance issues, which could negatively impact their business.

  • Farm Assurance Schemes: Access to financial incentives

    Access to Financial Incentives

    Some farm assurance schemes offer participating farmers financial incentives, grants, or subsidies. These incentives can offset the costs associated with implementing and maintaining assurance standards, making it more financially viable for farmers to invest in sustainable and responsible farming practices.

  • Farm Assurance Schemes: Improved reputation and branding

    Improved Reputation & Branding

    Farm assurance schemes allow farmers to showcase their commitment to ethical and sustainable farming practices. Farmers can enhance their reputation and differentiate themselves in the market by meeting the scheme's requirements. The assurance logo or label is a recognisable symbol of trust and can contribute to building a solid brand identity.