Welcome to the
Graig Producers (Wales & the Borders) Website
Organic Farmers Working Together
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Graig Producers is an independent, dedicated organic livestock marketing group, supplying organic beef and lamb to the multiple retail sector. |
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| Graig Producers |
Graig Producers was started in the early 1990’s to supply the pioneer organic brand of Graig Farm Organics with a range of livestock for their premium quality, award-winning organic meats. Since then it has grown to include over 250 organic farmers across Wales and the Borders who work together to market their livestock, primarily through the supermarket sector. In 2006, Graig Producers South West was started to cover the West Country. Graig Producers was also asked to manage the Scottish organic livestock Co-op Caledonian Organics in 2006. Working together can produce many benefits for both producers and consumers. Our farming members can produce what the consumer wants — a consistent supply of high quality organic livestock, with a superb story behind it. And consumers can be sure that the food they eat is produced in the UK with high levels of animal welfare, and minimal impact on the environment. The producer can benefit from increased influence in the marketplace, and a professional marketing body offering a range of benefits to his farming business. Graig Producers open up the food chain and have regular contacts with both supermarkets and their processors. |
| MEMBERSHIP | |
| Types of membership | There are three types of membership - full, In-Conversion and dairy. Full membership is designed for organic livestock farmers, and entitles members to all the services of the Group. In-Conversion is a for farmers who are starting out on the organic conversion process. There are some premiums available for "in-conversion" lambs. Dairy membership is a low-cost membership for dairy farmers wanting a market for their organic cull cows. |
| Cost and benefits of membership | Details are given here of the various costs and benefits of the different membership categories. |
| SERVICES TO MEMBERS | |
| Store stock | Sell & buy store stock within the group - contact the producer group office to find out more on 01597 851704, or vist our STORE STOCK WEBSITE at www.organic-stores.co.uk |
| Low priced farming inputs | Graig Producers has negotiated special prices on FEED, SEEDS and FERTILISER as well as EAR TAGS for lambs, due to our buying power as a large group. You could make substantial savings on your inputs bill by buying through the group - ring the Producer Group office for more details, or to discuss your own particular requirements. |
| Organic Farming Software | Graig Producers has developed a unique software package specifically for organic farmers, to help with management, record keeping and moinitoring costs of production. It even produces documents ready for organic inspection visits. |
| Local Groups | Graig Producers is set up on alocal basis, which is where it started. Each area has a Local Co-ordinator, who is also a farming member of the Group. They are there to act as a local contact point for the Group, organise local meetings, and act as a source of information about the Group. |
| Livestock Insurance | Graig Producers insures the processors so that members have the confidence that payment will be made even if the Processor fails financially. |
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Iain Turner, Procurement Manager GRAIG PRODUCERS Wales & Borders Tel : 01597 851704 Fax : 01597 851920 E-Mail : producers@graigfarm.co.uk |
