N.Ireland
NI Agriculture Minister: 5th bird flu case south of border
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister, Edwin Poots, has updated his Stormont Assembly colleagues regarding the current Avian Influenza - bird flu...
Pig/Poultry
Pig/Poultry
UK pork showcased at tasting event in China
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) showcased UK pork to key influencers from Chinese media at a tasting event...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu cases in Scotland and Cumbria confirmed
Two more cases of avian influenza (bird flu), this time in Scotland and Cumbria, have been confirmed by government as...
Pig/Poultry
Wales sets up emergency coordination centre to deal with bird flu crisis
Welsh Minister for Rural Affairs Lesley Griffiths has established an emergency coordination centre to help Wales deal with the current...
World News
NFU Scotland calls for immediate halt to pork imports
The National Famers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has written to the UK government calling for immediate action to stop imports of...
Pig/Poultry
Changes to zinc use in pig feed discussed at seminars
“There will be challenges but also great opportunities in the coming months for Irish pig farmers, given the upcoming changes...
Pig/Poultry
28 cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza now recorded across England
The government has confirmed that there are now 28 cases of Avian Influenza H5N1 in England. There was also one...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu confirmed at sixth North Yorkshire premises
Avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at a sixth premises...
N.Ireland
Bird flu: Suspected notifiable case in Tyrone
Disease control measures have been put in place in Northern Ireland (NI) following suspicion of notifiable avian influenza (AI) -...
Pig/Poultry
AWC advise on methods for killing piglets on farm
The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC), via the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), has issued advice on methods...
Pig/Poultry
Temporary Control Zone for NI after third bird flu detection in Monaghan
A Temporary Control Zone (TCZ-B) has been declared in Northern Ireland effective immediately, following the confirmation of Avian Influenza H5N1...
Pig/Poultry
Avian Influenza identified in poultry flock in Anglesey
The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Christianne Glossop, has confirmed the presence of avian influenza H5N1 in a small backyard...
Pig/Poultry
'Protecting bird health and welfare is our number 1 priority' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is working with its members to ensure they can put in place all the necessary...
Agri Politics
New bird housing order to come into force on November 29
The chief veterinary officers for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have agreed to bring in new housing measures to...
Pig/Poultry
On-the-job training opportunity for entry-level pig stockpeople
An on-the-job training programme has been created for people of all ages looking to enter the pig industry. The programme...
Pig/Poultry
New avian flu prevention zone for North Yorkshire
A new avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) has been put in place in parts of North Yorkshire in England. From...
Pig/Poultry
Latest bird flu outbreak in Dorset
Agriland has been covering the recent avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks across the UK and can confirm that the latest...
Agri-Business
Rabobank: Markets expected to settle in 2022, but drivers of recent change remain
While it is expected that markets will settle somewhat in 2022, many drivers of recent change will remain, according to...
