In 2001,
Grainfarmers established a joint venture - The Organic Arable
Marketing Group (OAMG) - which now markets over 25% of the UK's
organic combinable crop.
Grainfarmers
provides marketing and administration expertise for OAMG's farmer
members. At the same time, through links with Elm Farm Research
Centre, OAMG Members can also receive on-farm technical support
and advice.
Elm Farm Research Centre are partners in the Organic Arable
Marketing Group. They provide members with the latest reseach
they are undertaking into the organic cereal sector through
the Group's newsletter and farmer meetings.
Competitive
marketing fees and flexible payment options are offered and
the package provides continuity of supply of over 12,000 tonnes
of UK produced organic, and in conversion, cereals and pulse
grains to end-user customers every year.
OAMG has
negotiated a number of added-value contracts for specific grades
of milling wheat under tripartite agreements with flour millers
and the retail multiples.
If you would
like further information please contact Ian Eastwood on the
organic marketing desk on 01278 652174, or e-mail him at ian.eastwood@grainfarmers.co.uk. |