²ÝÁñÉçÇø

Farm assurance 'reset' required to rebuild farmers' confidence

The review said on-farm audits had caused stress, complexity and a sense of 'jeopardy' amongst farmers

clock • 9 min read
Dr David Llewellyn, lead commissioner of the UK Farm Assurance report, said: "We found competing interests and ambitions for the farm assurance system. Over time, that has added complexity and stress for farmers, many of whom now struggle to identify any real benefits to their business. Worse still, many feel they live in a permanent state of jeopardy with ‘make or break' audits determining whether their businesses can operate or not."
Image:

Dr David Llewellyn, lead commissioner of the UK Farm Assurance report, said: "We found competing interests and ambitions for the farm assurance system. Over time, that has added complexity and stress for farmers, many of whom now struggle to identify any real benefits to their business. Worse still, many feel they live in a permanent state of jeopardy with ‘make or break' audits determining whether their businesses can operate or not."

An independent review into UK farm assurance schemes has outlined measures calling for a 'fundamental reset' of the current system in order to rebuild trust and confidence with farmers. The report,...

To continue reading this article...

Join ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian

  • ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian is the ultimate resource for farmers, providing unparalleled coverage of the key issues and trends affecting the agricultural industry.
  • Real-Time Updates: Get the latest news and analysis on what's happening in the agricultural sector right now. From market trends to technological advancements.
  • Expert Insights for Smart Decision Making: We provide in-depth articles and features designed to help you navigate the ever-changing agricultural landscape. From crop management techniques to livestock breeding strategies, our goal is to arm you with the tools you need for profitable farming.
  • Join the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian community today and unlock a world of knowledge and opportunities for your agricultural business. We are dedicated to supporting farmers like you, and our mission is to empower you with the information and resources needed to thrive.

Register now Become a member

 

Already a member?

Login

FARM LOANS & RE-MORTGAGES

£±Ê°¿´¡

BNG National Habitat Bank Creation & Unit

£±Ê°¿´¡

Commercial Secured Bridging Loans for Business

£±Ê°¿´¡

More on Farm Business

Beef price gap is 'unacceptable', say Northern Irish farmers

Beef price gap is 'unacceptable', say Northern Irish farmers

While beef prices have climbed, the gap between NI prices and GB has widened

Alex Black
clock 08 March 2025 • 3 min read
Global alliance aims to improve gender balance in meat industry

Global alliance aims to improve gender balance in meat industry

Charter launched with goal to reach 40% female representation across the global food value chain by 2035

clock 07 March 2025 • 3 min read
Farm audit platform secures extra funding

Farm audit platform secures extra funding

AgriAudit’s vision is to ‘streamline audit processes, reduce paperwork and give farmers control over their compliance requirements'

Rachael Brown
clock 06 March 2025 • 1 min read