Agri-Business
Europe-wide CO2 shortage forces Scottish abattoir to close
A Scottish abattoir has announced it will close after running out of carbon dioxide (CO2). The gas, which is used...
Pig/Poultry
N.Ireland
Bird flu: Chief vet stresses importance of biosecurity as third bird tests positive
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today confirmed that a second wild greylag goose, found in Lurgan...
N.Ireland
Bird flu: Chief vet stresses importance of biosecurity as third bird tests positive
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) today confirmed that a second wild greylag goose, found in Lurgan...
Agri-Business
Ukrainian officials take part in GB fact-finding visit
Food safety specialists from Ukraine gained a valuable insight into the work of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)...
N.Ireland
Second bird flu case confirmed in Northern Ireland
A wild greylag goose, found in Lurgan Park, Co Armagh, has tested positive for bird flu, the Department of Agriculture,...
N.Ireland
Second bird flu case confirmed in Northern Ireland
A wild greylag goose, found in Lurgan Park, Co. Armagh, has tested positive for bird flu, the Department of Agriculture,...
Agri-Business
Moy Park achieves major production milestone
One of the island’s biggest poultry producers, Moy Park, has announced a major production milestone, with the company producing six...
Pig/Poultry
UK's pig industry halves antibiotic use in just 2 years
Industry leaders have welcomed the latest figures showing that the pig industry in the UK reduced its antibiotic usage by...
Pig/Poultry
Northern Irish modern slavery most common in poultry and egg sectors
A harrowing Government report into slavery has revealed that victims in Northern Ireland are most frequently found working in the...
N.Ireland
Northern Irish modern slavery most common in poultry and egg sectors
A harrowing Government report into slavery has revealed that victims in Northern Ireland are most frequently found working in the...
N.Ireland
Why African Swine Fever could be pigs' next big threat
“It doesn’t take a bad person to bring in disease into a country – it just takes a careless one,”...
Pig/Poultry
Could NI researchers have the answer to zinc oxide fears?
Researchers in Northern Ireland are hopeful they may have found a natural alternative to the soon-to-be-banned zinc oxide. It’s feared...
Pig/Poultry
Advertising Standards rule against vegans' pork medallions complaint
A complaint made by vegan group Viva! regarding the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) ‘Pork Midweek Meals’ campaign has been...
N.Ireland
Advertising Standards rule against vegans’ pork medallions complaint
A complaint made by vegan group Viva! regarding the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) ‘Pork Midweek Meals’ campaign has been...
N.Ireland
First Northern bird flu case confirmed in Co. Antrim
Northern Ireland’s first bird flu case this year has been confirmed in a wild bird in Co. Antrim. The case...
N.Ireland
Zinc oxide ban could increase antibiotic reliance
A ban on therapeutic zinc oxide use could increase pig sector reliance on antibiotics at a time when pressure is mounting for...
N.Ireland
Zinc oxide ban could increase antibiotic reliance
A ban on therapeutic zinc oxide use could increase pig sector reliance on antibiotics at a time when pressure is mounting for...
N.Ireland
Antibiotics: It's not zero-use that we should be aiming for
Experts warn that agriculture is unlikely to ever be able to move completely away from antibiotics use, despite mounting consumer...
