Graig Producers South West (GPSW) is an independent, dedicated organic marketing group for beef and sheep in the South West of England.
It covers Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset.
It has a close relationship with Graig Producers Wales and the Borders, and Graig Producers also manages Caledonian Organics in Scotland. This enables trading of store stock and other activities between the regions. |
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PURPOSE
The main purpose of GPSW is simply to keep organic farmers on the land by ensuring financial viability.
This is done by:
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Increasing farm income by collaborative marketing to the supermarkets and other large buyers; (we have a policy of “Local First” which enables members to supply their own local markets before supplying the Group);
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seeking new markets beyond the supermarket sector.
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Decreasing farm costs by bulk buying of inputs and services;
- Enabling improved management through financial & management benchmarking, monitoring profitability, technical information, etc..
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Bringing stability and structure into the organic beef and sheep market to enable efficient and profitable movement of store animals through more predictable pricing.
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Influencing the broader organic livestock and meat market in our members’ interests.
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ADDING VALUE TO THE FOOD CHAIN
Graig Farm Producers aims to improve the efficiency of fatstock marketing to the multiple retail sector by ensuring optimum quality and continuity of supply.
It is not enough for a producer marketing group to exist for its own sake - it must add value to the food chain.
Our record in Wales and the Borders shows this can best be done through a dedicated independent organic Producer Group.
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THE NATIONAL PICTURE
Efficient livestock production and marketing requires a “joined-up” approach.
This includes :
- Geographically —We have good connections across the UK organic meat sector; Graig Producers (Wales & Borders) has been operating for over 10 years; we market livestock from Scotland's Caledonian Organics; we work closely with the main certifying bodies, and research organisations.
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Within the food-chain , not only do we have good working relations with the processors, but we also meet regularly with the main supermarkets.
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Large volumes talk! - Influence in the market depends on marketing large volumes.
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WHY JOIN GRAIG PRODUCERS SOUTH WEST?
There are many advantages to joining Graig Producers South West :
THE EXPERIENCE
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A successful, dedicated organic group, with over 10 years of experience in organic livestock marketing;
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Good relationships and access to all main organic organisations;
THE MARKETING
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Market for finished beef, finished lamb, cull ewe, cull cows, store lambs, & store beef.
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The proven negotiating power of organic farmers from elsewhere in the UK;
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The option to market to several buyers;
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Access through the Group to the processors and supermarkets -the “joined-up” food chain;
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Local Staff
THE MONEY
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Low annual membership & procurement fees
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Low-cost bad debt insurance on slaughter stock
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An annual profit-share* based on throughput.
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Discounted farming inputs through bulk-buying;
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Monitoring of farm profitability & benchmarking
THE FARMING
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Local Groups for meetings, farm walks, etc.;
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Farming connections in Wales and Scotland;
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A dedicated web site and regular newsletter;
* Assuming a profitable year
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CONTACT US
For more information on membership and its many advantages, contact :
Liz Rogers
General Manager
Graig Producers South West
Goviley Felyn
Goviley Vean Farm
Tregony
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5TR
Tel: 01872 530362
Mobile : 07800977351
E-mail : liz@gpsouthwest.co.uk
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