51AVÊÓÆµ

Letters: Red Tractor interim chair apologises for auction mart remark

This week's letter from Red Tractor's Interim Chair Alistair Mackintosh

Rachael Brown
clock • 1 min read
Letters: Red Tractor interim chair apologises for auction mart remark

Mr McLeod raises valid concerns over my remark about auction marts featured in Farmers Guardian's Letters on July 12. The truth is auction marts remain essential to livestock farmers as a route to market,...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Blogs

OPINION: Who is going to feed the nation?

OPINION: Who is going to feed the nation?

This week food price caps, climate change and conflict have dominated the agenda. But surely the time for talk is over - just back our farmers and let them get on with the job

clock 21 May 2026 • 2 min read
OPINION: Regen has moved passed the buzzword stage, but who is paying for the transition?

OPINION: Regen has moved passed the buzzword stage, but who is paying for the transition?

Ash Ellwood share some thoughts on regen farming and the financial challenges associated with transitioning

clock 21 May 2026 • 2 min read
OPINION:  Is folklore as accurate as current technology for long range weather forecasting?

OPINION: Is folklore as accurate as current technology for long range weather forecasting?

clock 20 May 2026 • 2 min read