Agri-Business
10 rivers at risk of becoming 'dead zones' due to chicken farm pollution
10 rivers in seven counties across Britain are at risk of becoming “dead zones” – depleted of wildlife – if...
Poultry
Agri-Business
Barnard Matthews proceeds with Great Witchingham site closure
Bernard Matthews has confirmed that it will proceed with the proposal to close its Great Witchingham site, which will impact...
Pig/Poultry
First case of bird flu in 2024 confirmed in England
A case of avian influenza (bird flu) in England has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
Pig/Poultry
2024 Free Range Egg Show to return to Telford in November
The 2024 Free Range Egg Show will return to the Telford International Centre on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Organisers said...
Pig/Poultry
Welsh CVO lifts bird flu bird gathering ban
Welsh chief veterinary officer (CVO) Dr Richard Irvine has announced the lifting of the Welsh avian influenza (bird flu) bird...
Pig/Poultry
Defra confirms bird flu in commercial poultry in Yorkshire
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed a case of avian influenza (bird flu) in commercial...
Agri-Business
24% of egg producers unsure if they will be producing past 2025
24% of egg producers and 15% of chicken meat producers are either unlikely or unsure if they will still be...
Pig/Poultry
Nominations open for NFU National Poultry Board
Nominations are now open for the National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU) National Poultry Board. The deadline for applications is Sunday, March...
Agri-Business
Christmas spend on meat, fish and poultry grew by 11% -AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has reported that the total spend on meat, fish and poultry products grew...
Pig/Poultry
British Pig and Poultry Fair to return to a new venue in 2024
The British Pig and Poultry Fair will return to a new venue for 2024 – the National Exhibition Centre (NEC)...
Pig/Poultry
Bernard Matthews site closure to impact 600 jobs
A spokesperson for turkey producer Bernard Matthews has said a proposal has been put forward to cease operations at one...
Rural Life
Countryside Alliance takes issue with vegan promotion by councils
The Countryside Alliance has called for two councils to retract their public support for vegan diets, in a bid to...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu detected in sub-Antarctic mammals for first time
For the first time, the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (otherwise known as bird flu or HPAI) has today...
Pig/Poultry
Influenza risks arising from mixed pig and poultry farms
Recommendations have been published by university researchers for the reduction of the disease risks posed to public health by intensive...
Pig/Poultry
SRUC explores red seaweed as a UK chicken feed alternative
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is set to explore the viability of red seaweed as a sustainable substitute for soybean meal...
Pig/Poultry
'Check every single poultry load from Poland' - British Poultry Council
The British Poultry Council (BPC) has called for every single load of poultry products and feed coming into the UK...
Agri-Business
GB animal feed production hits 7-year low
The latest figures from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have revealed total Great British animal feed produce to...
Agri-Business
Dutch company secures €40m loan to end culling of male chicks
Dutch agri-tech company, In Ovo has entered a €40 million loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to end...
