Red Tractor appoints Tim Lock as new Dairy Sector Chair

Tim Lock has been appointed as Red Tractor’s new Dairy Sector Chair succeeding Angela Rhodes who completes her second term in November 2022.

Mr Lock ran a mixed family farming business in West-Sussex, until a recent change in land ownership led to changes in business ownership.

He joins Red Tractor with extensive experience in the dairy industry having previously held roles with the NFU National Dairy Board and has chaired the Chichester Branch of the NFU.  Tim is currently the chair of the M&S National Milk Pool, a role he will continue to fulfil until early 2023 when his term of office comes to an end.

Red Tractor CEO Jim Moseley said: “Tim brings a wealth of experience and understanding of the whole dairy sector to this role. His strong leadership will be a fantastic asset in our efforts to protect the integrity of Britain’s dairy food chain and farming standards”.

Tim Lock said: “I’m delighted to be appointed as Red Tractor’s new Dairy Sector Chair at such an important time for the industry. It is an exciting opportunity to use my knowledge and experience  having run a complex and diverse farming business right the way through the supply chain to the retailer’s shelf. I am looking forward to working alongside food and farming businesses helping them to prosper and flourish through the undoubted challenges that lay ahead of the industry.”

Tim will formally take up his new position in November.

Red Tractor appoints Tim Lock as new Dairy Sector Chair

Tim Lock has been appointed as Red Tractor’s new Dairy Sector Chair succeeding Angela Rhodes who completes her second term in November 2022.

Mr Lock ran a mixed family farming business in West-Sussex, until a recent change in land ownership led to changes in business ownership.

He joins Red Tractor with extensive experience in the dairy industry having previously held roles with the NFU National Dairy Board and has chaired the Chichester Branch of the NFU.  Tim is currently the chair of the M&S National Milk Pool, a role he will continue to fulfil until early 2023 when his term of office comes to an end.

Red Tractor CEO Jim Moseley said: “Tim brings a wealth of experience and understanding of the whole dairy sector to this role. His strong leadership will be a fantastic asset in our efforts to protect the integrity of Britain’s dairy food chain and farming standards”.

Tim Lock said: “I’m delighted to be appointed as Red Tractor’s new Dairy Sector Chair at such an important time for the industry. It is an exciting opportunity to use my knowledge and experience  having run a complex and diverse farming business right the way through the supply chain to the retailer’s shelf. I am looking forward to working alongside food and farming businesses helping them to prosper and flourish through the undoubted challenges that lay ahead of the industry.”

Tim will formally take up his new position in November.

Red Tractor appoints Tim Lock as new Dairy Sector Chair

Tim Lock has been appointed as Red Tractor’s new Dairy Sector Chair succeeding Angela Rhodes who completes her second term in November 2022.

Mr Lock ran a mixed family farming business in West-Sussex, until a recent change in land ownership led to changes in business ownership.

He joins Red Tractor with extensive experience in the dairy industry having previously held roles with the NFU National Dairy Board and has chaired the Chichester Branch of the NFU.  Tim is currently the chair of the M&S National Milk Pool, a role he will continue to fulfil until early 2023 when his term of office comes to an end.

Red Tractor CEO Jim Moseley said: “Tim brings a wealth of experience and understanding of the whole dairy sector to this role. His strong leadership will be a fantastic asset in our efforts to protect the integrity of Britain’s dairy food chain and farming standards”.

Tim Lock said: “I’m delighted to be appointed as Red Tractor’s new Dairy Sector Chair at such an important time for the industry. It is an exciting opportunity to use my knowledge and experience  having run a complex and diverse farming business right the way through the supply chain to the retailer’s shelf. I am looking forward to working alongside food and farming businesses helping them to prosper and flourish through the undoubted challenges that lay ahead of the industry.”

Tim will formally take up his new position in November.

Assessments, assessors and the certification process

As the scrutiny of food production ever increases, it is vital that members and those working on farms strive to meet every standard every day.  Doing so not only protects your business, but the entire industry in which each one of you plays a critical role.

With the nature of farming, food assurance and assessments, it will never be a stress free experience.

But hopefully by answering some frequently asked questions we can help to dispel some of the myths about assessments, assessors and the certification process, which will give you some insight into what is happening behind the scenes to makes sure that your experience is as positive as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Kit Papworth appointed as new Combinable Crops and Sugar Beet Sector Chair

15 August 2022: Kit Papworth has been appointed as Red Tractor’s new Combinable Crops and Sugar Beet Sector Chair after Guy Smith stepped down from the role last spring.

Mr Papworth is a Norfolk-based, award-winning farmer growing feed and seed wheat, malting barley, sugar beet, oilseed rape, vining peas and potatoes. He joins Red Tractor with extensive experience as a leader within British Agriculture and the wider industry, having previously held numerous chair and board roles.

Red Tractor CEO Jim Moseley said: “Kit has a proven track record for delivering as a farm business and working at a board level. He understands the challenges British Agriculture is facing and I’m sure that his leadership will be a huge asset in helping Red Tractor continue to protect the integrity of the food chain and British farming standards.”

Kit Papworth said: “I’m excited to be appointed as Red Tractor’s new Crops and Sugar Beet Sector Chair at such a challenging time for British Agriculture. Crop assurance is vital to the entire food chain. I look forward to working with customers to understand their requirements both now and in the future. I am keen to discuss the issues around equivalence to imported grains and to explore how inspection can be made less challenging for growers.”

Kit will formally take up his new position in September.

Red Tractor appoints Tim Lock as new Dairy Sector Chair

Tim Lock has been appointed as Red Tractor’s new Dairy Sector Chair succeeding Angela Rhodes who completes her second term in November 2022.

Mr Lock ran a mixed family farming business in West-Sussex, until a recent change in land ownership led to changes in business ownership.

He joins Red Tractor with extensive experience in the dairy industry having previously held roles with the NFU National Dairy Board and has chaired the Chichester Branch of the NFU.  Tim is currently the chair of the M&S National Milk Pool, a role he will continue to fulfil until early 2023 when his term of office comes to an end.

Red Tractor CEO Jim Moseley said: “Tim brings a wealth of experience and understanding of the whole dairy sector to this role. His strong leadership will be a fantastic asset in our efforts to protect the integrity of Britain’s dairy food chain and farming standards”.

Tim Lock said: “I’m delighted to be appointed as Red Tractor’s new Dairy Sector Chair at such an important time for the industry. It is an exciting opportunity to use my knowledge and experience  having run a complex and diverse farming business right the way through the supply chain to the retailer’s shelf. I am looking forward to working alongside food and farming businesses helping them to prosper and flourish through the undoubted challenges that lay ahead of the industry.”

Tim will formally take up his new position in November.

Red Tractor appoints Tim Lock as new Dairy Sector Chair

Tim Lock has been appointed as Red Tractor’s new Dairy Sector Chair succeeding Angela Rhodes who completes her second term in November 2022.

Mr Lock ran a mixed family farming business in West-Sussex, until a recent change in land ownership led to changes in business ownership.

He joins Red Tractor with extensive experience in the dairy industry having previously held roles with the NFU National Dairy Board and has chaired the Chichester Branch of the NFU.  Tim is currently the chair of the M&S National Milk Pool, a role he will continue to fulfil until early 2023 when his term of office comes to an end.

Red Tractor CEO Jim Moseley said: “Tim brings a wealth of experience and understanding of the whole dairy sector to this role. His strong leadership will be a fantastic asset in our efforts to protect the integrity of Britain’s dairy food chain and farming standards”.

Tim Lock said: “I’m delighted to be appointed as Red Tractor’s new Dairy Sector Chair at such an important time for the industry. It is an exciting opportunity to use my knowledge and experience  having run a complex and diverse farming business right the way through the supply chain to the retailer’s shelf. I am looking forward to working alongside food and farming businesses helping them to prosper and flourish through the undoubted challenges that lay ahead of the industry.”

Tim will formally take up his new position in November.

Red Tractor appoints Tim Lock as new Dairy Sector Chair

Tim Lock has been appointed as Red Tractor’s new Dairy Sector Chair succeeding Angela Rhodes who completes her second term in November 2022.

Mr Lock ran a mixed family farming business in West-Sussex, until a recent change in land ownership led to changes in business ownership.

He joins Red Tractor with extensive experience in the dairy industry having previously held roles with the NFU National Dairy Board and has chaired the Chichester Branch of the NFU.  Tim is currently the chair of the M&S National Milk Pool, a role he will continue to fulfil until early 2023 when his term of office comes to an end.

Red Tractor CEO Jim Moseley said: “Tim brings a wealth of experience and understanding of the whole dairy sector to this role. His strong leadership will be a fantastic asset in our efforts to protect the integrity of Britain’s dairy food chain and farming standards”.

Tim Lock said: “I’m delighted to be appointed as Red Tractor’s new Dairy Sector Chair at such an important time for the industry. It is an exciting opportunity to use my knowledge and experience  having run a complex and diverse farming business right the way through the supply chain to the retailer’s shelf. I am looking forward to working alongside food and farming businesses helping them to prosper and flourish through the undoubted challenges that lay ahead of the industry.”

Tim will formally take up his new position in November.