Welcome to the Welsh Lamb and Beef Producers Ltd website
Welsh Lamb and Beef Producers Ltd (WLBP) is an Agricultural Co-operative Society owned by over 7000 Welsh Farmers.
WLBP strives to strengthen consumer confidence by providing assurance of farm standards through the Farm Assured Welsh Livestock Scheme (FAWL) & Welsh Organic Schemes.
Certification to the Schemes is monitored by Quality Welsh Food Certification Ltd, a Certification Body accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to ISO17065 General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems (UKASCertificate0146).
The Farm Assured Welsh Livestock Scheme is also recognised by Assured Food Standards meaning produce Certified to the Scheme may be marketed under the banner of the Red Tractor Scheme
WLBP is encouraging its Members to look after the environment and to participate in animal health and welfare planning schemes that are being introduced. A Farm Records and Animal Health Plan website have been developed to enable Members to maintain accurate and up to date records of animal management..
WLBP:
- Continually monitors issues that are of concern to consumers, government and other stake holders.
- Responds proactively to ensure that confidence in Welsh lamb and Welsh beef can be sustained.
- Addresses issues like health and welfare of farmed animals
Welsh Lamb and Beef Producers Ltd is an example of agricultural cooperation working in action to deliver benefits for both members and consumers alike. With rapid and constant change in the industry, cooperatives like WLBP must evolve to meet those changes and play a positive part for the benefit of their members.