N.Ireland
Suspected case of bird flu at commercial poultry farm in NI
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed that 64,000 birds at a commercial poultry premises in...
Poultry
N.Ireland
NI also implements mandatory housing order for poultry
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from next...
Pig/Poultry
Major egg theft in the US as prices continue to rise
By Chris McCullough With egg prices in the US rising by over 50% in 2024, and further hikes likely, the...
Pig/Poultry
Scottish egg producer endorses part of 'new deal' for farmers
A third generation egg producer from Scotland has tentatively welcomed the government’s so-called ‘new deal for farmers’, while stopping short...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu: Human case detected in England
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a case of bird flu in a human in the West Midlands...
Pig/Poultry
Avian influenza prevention zone declared for England and Scotland
The UK chief veterinary officer has ordered a new avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) to be introduced across the whole of England and...
N.Ireland
Bird Flu prevention zone introduced in Northern Ireland
An avian influenza (bird flu) prevention zone (AIPZ) is to be introduced in Northern Ireland, Minister for Agriculture Andrew Muir...
Agri-Business
RaboResearch: Global poultry industry set for strong growth
The global poultry market is expected to grow by 2.5% to 3% in 2025, continuing its strong momentum from 2024...
Pig/Poultry
New case of bird flu confirmed in Yorkshire commercial flock
A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 (bird flu) has been confirmed in commercial poultry at a...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu detected in third poultry farm in Watton
The UK government has announced that an additional outbreak of bird flu (avian influenza) has been detected at a third...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu confirmed in two commercial turkey farms in England
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has...
Pig/Poultry
H5N1 variant of bird flu detected in Cornwall
Authorities announced the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 – a particularly virulent strain of bird flu, on...
N.Ireland
DAERA warns poultry sector of winter bird flu spread
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging all bird keepers in Northern Ireland to prepare for...
N.Ireland
Bird flu confirmed at poultry farm in Yorkshire
The UK government has confirmed a case of bird flu on a commercial poultry farm in Yorkshire today, (Wednesday, November...
N.Ireland
DAERA report shows 44% fall in total farm income farming in 2023
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has released the Statistical Review of Northern Ireland Agriculture, 2023, which...
Pig/Poultry
NFU welcomes seasonal worker visa scheme expansion
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has welcomed confirmation from the government on the seasonal worker visa allocation, but has warned...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigates ‘arson attack’ on commercial hen house
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating a fire in a commercial hen house in Co. Down which...
Agri Politics
Govt provides certainty to horticulture & poultry businesses
The government has underlined its commitment to horticulture and poultry sectors by confirming the visa allocation for the Seasonal Worker...
