NFU seek itemized breakdown of potato payment deductions
Some have experienced penalties of up to 30%, so now the NFU is calling for full, itemised breakdowns of deductions to be made available within 48 hours.
The NFU potato forum chairman Alex Godfrey spoke about their position and the dangerous direction the industry could head if nothing is done.
Mr Godfrey said: "We exposed this issue in the NFU's Catalyst for Change report and it is absolutely critical that growers get full, clear, itemised breakdowns of deductions so they can understand where issues are occurring on farm.
"It is not good enough to expect growers to simply accept levels of deductions like this without reasonable explanation.
"Growers then often wait weeks before being told of the deductions."
"This can't continue. Growers must be given clarity and transparency if they are expected to improve efficiencies and production on the farm.
source: somersetcountygazette.co.uk
