date:Nov 09, 2012
o new groups, run by committees of farmers, which will guarantee beef farmers an above-market price for their meat and a price linked to the cost of feed for pork farmers.
Tesco will work directly with about 140 pig farmers who will supply the retailer with most of its own-brand fresh pork, with prices reviewed on a monthly basis and feed taken into account. It will also work with around 1,000 beef farmers.
Farmers in the groups will be given direct contracts, which will last for up to 36 mont