Graig Producers South West
Organic Farmers Working Together
Members Services
For Full Members
- A fair price for livestock
- Indemnity insurance on all abattoirs (more details)
- Access to the secure areas of this website, designed specially for the members of Graig Producers
- A market for all marketable produce from the farm
- An internal market for store animals (more details)
- Communication with members through e-mail and paper newsletters, local meetings, etc.
- The opportunity to meet and discuss with other organic farmers.
- Coordination with other UK Organic Regional Producer Groups
- Group buying power for excellent value inputs - feed, fertilisers, seeds, eartags etc (more details)
- Technical meetings
- An experienced Procurement Manager
- Training for livestock grading and selection
For Farmers In Conversion To Organic:
- Free membership
- The experience and practical help from existing organic farmers
- Reduced cost inputs, including feeds
For Organic Dairy Farmers we offer:
- Free membership
- A good market for organic cull cows
- Reduced cost inputs, including feeds.
Some Other Membership Benefits:
Store Stock - Sell & buy store stock within the group - contact the producer group office to find out more on 01872 530362, or vist our Store Stock website - Organic Stores
Low Priced Farming Inputs - Graig Producers is in the process of negotiating 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. - Soon to be available to order on-line
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. Free trial discs are available on request from the Producer Group Wales office (01597 851704). Find out more about this farming software Farm IT300
Livestock Insurance - Graig Producers insures the processors so that members have the confidence that payment will be made even if the Processor fails financially.
Affinity Scheme - members are entitled to a range of benefits and discounts on many products and services. (full details on-line soon)