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...
Poultry
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
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....
Agri-Business
Global feed production in 2023 down marginally
Global animal feed production remained steady in 2023 at 1.29 billion metric tonnes (BMT), a slight decrease of 2.6 million...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu virus detected in domestic goat in US for the first time
Avian influenza (bird flu) strain has been detected in a a junior goat in the US for the first time....
Pig/Poultry
New measures aim to better protect UK poultry sector from bird flu
The government has today (Tuesday, March 19) announced new measures aiming to better protect the UK poultry sector from future...
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...
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...
