May 6, 2021 11:37 am
In line with the new public health measures announced by the government, Bord Bia on-farm audits can recommence on May 17, having been suspended since December 30.
Members of the Sustainable Assurance Schemes for beef, lamb and dairy will now have the option of an on-farm audit or a remote audit.
Both on-farm and remote audits carry a maximum certification period of 18 months.
Option between remote or on-farm audits
Deirdre Ryan, director of Origin Green and Sustainable Quality Assurance at Bord Bia said that most farmers have adapted well to remote auditing – “but we know that an in-person audit is the preferred option for some”.