Increased fallen stock discount should reduce cost

The National Fallen Stock Company’s decision to increase the discount for the collection and disposal of fallen stock should help reduce the cost burden on farmers, according to the NFU.

In a welcome move the National Fallen Stock Company today announced the discount for farmers will increase from 30% to 50%, back dated to April 1, 2005.

NFU vice president, Meurig Raymond, said: “This is a positive and timely move. It is pleasing to know the company is listening to the concerns of its stakeholders and taking positive steps toward improving the system for everyone. Hopefully this will encourage greater involvement in the scheme and help reduce the overall cost burden of dealing with fallen stock.”