N.Ireland
NI pig sector faces an ‘unsustainable future’
Embattled pig farmers are facing a crisis in the sector as rising costs and supply chain disruptions are causing huge...
Pig/Poultry
Pig/Poultry
Pork marketing campaign reaches over 75% of the UK
A marketing campaign on the benefits of switching to pork dishes, has been labelled a success by the AHDB. The...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu confirmed in Cambridgeshire and Devon
Two new outbreaks of avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...
Beef
New post-mortem TB test will identify infection quicker
A new test to identify tuberculosis (TB) infection quicker in animals post mortem has been rolled out in Great Britain,...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu: Poultry keepers in Suffolk told to take urgent action
The UK’s chief veterinary officer Christine Middlemiss has today (Wednesday, March 23) urged poultry keepers in Suffolk to step up...
Pig/Poultry
Cabinet Secretary hears of deepening crisis in Scottish pig sector
Leading Scottish pig farmer Jamie Wyllie welcomed Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon on his farm yesterday as...
Pig/Poultry
Porc from Wales Week labelled a success by HCC
One week dedicated to Porc from Wales has generated an influx of interest and new support for the product. Porc...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu confirmed at premises in Aberdeenshire
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 – bird flu – has today (Friday, March 11) been confirmed in a backyard...
Dairy
Two US events to showcase UK red meat and dairy
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will be showcasing UK red meat and dairy at two events in the...
Agri-Business
Irish duck and Hollywood stars – the journey from Emyvale
Silver Hill Irish premium duck is a familiar name to many who are fond of a nice peking duck dish,...
Agri-Business
McDonald's called on to ensure US suppliers move to crate-free pork production
A shareholder in McDonald's in the US has called on the company to ensure that all its US suppliers move...
Sheep
Public perception among top concerns for UK farmers - report
Public perception is a major concern for UK farmers, according to AgriWebb’s 2022 State of the Farmer report. The report...
Pig/Poultry
N2 Applied announces partnership with the National Pig Centre
N2 Applied, the European agricultural technology business, has announced a partnership with the UK’s National Pig Centre that will see...
N.Ireland
Poultry companies fined after employee sustained life-changing crush injuries
Two Northern Ireland (NI) poultry companies have been prosecuted for health and safety failings that resulted in an employee receiving...
Pig/Poultry
Prentis to review Supply Chain Fairness in pig sector
Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Victoria Prentis has today (Thursday, February 10)...
N.Ireland
Bird flu confirmed in backyard Fermanagh flock
A case of bird flu that was suspected in a backyard flock in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh last week has been...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu update: One new case as other restrictions lift
One new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) was confirmed over the weekend as local movement restrictions lifted...
Pig/Poultry
NI minister reminds pig farmers of ASF risk
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots is reminding pig owners about the risk of African Swine Fever (ASF) following a...
