Overview
Launched in 2005 by the British Potato Council (BPC), the Safe Haven Farm Assurance Scheme was developed to support potato farmers within the UK. Working alongside our team at Lloyd’s Register, they aim to safeguard the future of Britain’s potato industry. Becoming a member of the scheme helps farmers identify and prevent threats to the production cycle.
What are the benefits?
Comprehensive support
Membership assesses areas such as full seed stock traceability, storage, safety, machinery and transportation. This is supported by year-round technical guidance and combines easily with existing seed classification schemes and phytosanitary (plant product) controls.
Threat prevention
Receive support in remedying threats to crops. This includes supporting in fighting and preventing ring rot, brown rot, blackleg, Dicketa spp, in addition to non-indigenous pests and diseases.
Why choose us?
Experience & expertise
One of the UK’s first providers of farm assurances, Lloyd’s Register offers specialist support for the potato farming sector. We speak your language, providing valuable assurances and guidance. We offer tailored methods of assessing current compliance and comprehensive feedback on improvement areas.
Year-round technical support
Members of the Safe Haven Farm Assurance Scheme benefit from year-round technical guidance from our agriculture team, ensuring that your business remains accredited and operates towards the highest possible standards.
Efficiency
Where possible, we will combine audits to save you time and money. Our effective and robust audit processes ensure minimum impact on your day-to-day business.
Help LR to help others
The profits Lloyd’s Register generates go to the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a charitable organisation supporting engineering-related research, education and public engagement around LR initiatives. Knowing our efforts contribute to such a cause reinforces our purpose: working together for a safer world.
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