N.Ireland
Housed free-range period extended as bird flu warnings continue
Changes to the marketing of free-range eggs in response to continued Avian Influenza (AI) warnings have been welcomed across the...
Pig/Poultry
N.Ireland
Senior leadership appointment confirmed at Moy Park
Moy Park, one of Europe’s leading poultry producers, has confirmed the senior leadership appointment of Kirsty Wilkins to the role of...
N.Ireland
'Bounce back’ ability of Northern Ireland pig farmers ensuring industry's survival
Bigger litter sizes, better weaning rates and weights have helped the Northern Ireland pig industry ‘bounce back’. A combination of changes...
N.Ireland
'Fifth-quarter' products among pork exports off to China
Two pork processors in Northern Ireland are among a select few in the UK given the green light to ship...
N.Ireland
Northern flock owners urged to be vigilant as avian influenza spreads
Poultry farmers are urged to be vigilant as outbreaks of bird flu continue to be reported in continental Europe. It...
N.Ireland
Moy Park achieves top sustainability status for fifth year running
Northern Ireland’s largest poultry processor has achieved the highest scoring level for sustainability in the Business in the Community Northern...
Pig/Poultry
Chicken enriched with Omega-3 'likely to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, dementia and depression'
The regular consumption of naturally enriched omega-3 chicken and eggs is likely to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, dementia...
Pig/Poultry
Turkey has a strong future within the Irish poultry meat sector
Turkey production will be a key growth area within the Irish poultry sector, according to Professor Geoff Simmons from Queen’s...
Pig/Poultry
The prospects for chicken remain very buoyant
The global chicken business continues to evolve and grow in all regions, according to Gary Millar – the business development...
Agri-Business
Profits drop at Skea Eggs despite increase in sales
Profits are down at Northern Ireland egg giant Skea Egg Farms despite an increase in sales, its latest accounts show....
N.Ireland
Avian influenza text service launched for Northern poultry farmers
A text service has been launched to keep poultry farmers and bird keepers updated with the latest avian influenza threats....
N.Ireland
Major poultry conference to take place in Co. Tyrone
A major poultry conference encouraging Northern farmers to keep ahead of the industry’s challenges is set to take place next...
N.Ireland
Avian influenza control measures to be lifted in the North
The avian influenza (bird flu) prevention zone in Northern Ireland, which is due to expire tomorrow (May 31, 2017) will...
N.Ireland
Efforts continue to secure Chinese access for pork produced in Northern Ireland
Cranswick CEO Adam Couch believes that every effort must be made to secure access to the Chinese market for pork...
N.Ireland
Best-practice tips for pig management - for May
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has issued best-practice pig management tips – for...
Pig/Poultry
More severe strain of bird flu wreaks havoc in China
Countries trading in Chinese poultry should step up surveillance at their own farms, markets and border checkpoints, to prevent the...
Beef
Brazilian beef and poultry industry plunged into major scandal
Authorities in Brazil have suspended over 30 government officials in response to allegations that some of the country’s biggest meat...
Opinion
Free range egg producers have been treated despicably
It’s ridiculous that free range egg producers must re-label their cartons in the wake of the Avian Influenza outbreak. As...
