Pig/Poultry
African swine fever webinar to share practical tips for potential outbreak
An upcoming webinar on African swine fever (ASF) will share practical things farmers can do to prepare for a possible...
Pig/Poultry
Agri-Business
Seasonal Workers extension is 'huge relief' for horticulture and poultry sectors
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said the extension to the Seasonal Workers Scheme will be a “huge relief” for...
N.Ireland
Focus: Rearing free range Iberian pigs on acorns
By Chris McCullough In an idyllic region of southern Spain seemingly unaffected as yet by climate change, a special breed...
Pig/Poultry
British Pig & Poultry Fair 2024 to feature 'expert advice'
The 2024 British Pig & Poultry Fair will feature two days of forums, networking, expert advice and new products, organisers...
Pig/Poultry
56% drop in poultry meat exports calls for SPS agreement - BPC
A 56% drop in poultry meat exports since 2020 underscores the erosion of British poultry supply chains due to Brexit,...
N.Ireland
Initiative to reduce need for antimicrobials on farm
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched an action-oriented, country-focused initiative to reduce the need...
Dairy
Bird flu viral fragments detected in 1-in-5 milk samples in US
Authorities in the US have confirmed viral fragments of avian influenza – or bird flu – in one-in-five samples of...
Pig/Poultry
Lidl invests £500m into British pork to address 'sector-wide challenges'
Lidl has today (Friday, April 26) announced a £500 million investment into the British pork sector to address recent sector-wide...
Pig/Poultry
'Positive outlooks ahead' for pig, poultry and egg sectors
The chief executive of the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) has said there are some “positive outlooks ahead” for...
Pig/Poultry
Standard pig price falls for third consecutive week
The EU-spec standard pig price (SPP) has fallen for the third consecutive week during the week ended April 13, dropping...
Pig/Poultry
RBST has 'increasing concerns' for rare native pig and poultry breeds
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has said it has “increasing concerns” for the UK’s rare native pig and poultry...
Agri-Business
RSPCA urges public to demand clearer labelling on animal products
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is urging the public to respond to the UK...
Pig/Poultry
Pig price index 'extremely stable' despite setbacks - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has said that the pig price index has been “extremely stable” over the past two...
Government
£35m for poultry manure management will 'preserve' the River Wye
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a River Wye Action plan to “preserve” the river,...
Pig/Poultry
Pig price has been 'remarkably stable' recently - NPA
The National Pig Association (NPA) has reported that pig price has been “remarkably stable of late”, and that this continued...
Dairy
Large US producer slaughters 1.6m hens because of bird flu
The largest producer and distributor of fresh eggs in the United States has been forced to destroy 1.6 million laying hens...
N.Ireland
UK declares itself free from bird flu pending WOAH review
The UK government has self-declared “zonal freedom” from highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). The UK does not currently have...
Pig/Poultry
Scottish govt seeks views on a ban on cages in egg production
The Scottish government has launched a consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production....
