N.Ireland
NI poultry numbers down 16% in 2022 – ag census
Total poultry numbers on Northern Ireland farms have decreased 16% year-on-year according to the Agricultural Census 2022. The results from...
Poultry
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu risk to humans is low, but we will 'remain vigilant' - UKHSA
In its latest technical briefing on avian influenza (bird flu), the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) states that the...
Pig/Poultry
RSPCA survey reveals 87% of people value hen welfare
A survey carried out by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) ahead of Pancake Day tomorrow...
Pig/Poultry
RSPCA to promote hen welfare via Pancake Day campaign
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has announced that its ‘RSPCA Assured’ campaign, which calls on...
Agri-Business
ForFarmers and Boparan abandon partnership
ForFarmers and Boparan have decided to abandon a proposed joint venture which would have seen the companies operate 19 animal...
Pig/Poultry
Worms pose a threat to bird health during housing order - Elanco
Livestock medicines producer Elanco has warned free-range egg producers that there is an elevated risk of worms during the current...
Agri-Business
Taskforce established to help 2 Sisters poultry plant workers
The Welsh government is set to establish a taskforce to offer “full support” to the 730 workers affected by the...
Agri-Business
730 jobs to be lost due to 2 Sisters poultry plant closure
2 Sisters Food Group, a food manufacturing company, has said that it will close its Llangefni branch, which employs 730...
Agri-Business
ForFarmers and Boparan partnership set for in-depth investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred the anticipated partnership between ForFarmers and Boparan for an in-depth investigation. The...
Agri-Business
Poultry feed costs could rise due to business partnership - CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said that a partnership between ForFarmers and Boparan could lead to farmers paying...
Pig/Poultry
NFU seeks nominations for seasonal poultry group chair
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is now taking nominations for the position of seasonal poultry group chair for 2023. The...
Pig/Poultry
Turkey producer: 'Bird flu' will damage free-range production
An Essex-based, free-range turkey producer has said that the ongoing avian influenza or ‘bird-flu’ outbreaks could sound the death knell...
Pig/Poultry
6 new cases of bird flu found in southeast England
Six new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) have been confirmed in southeast England. According to the Department...
Pig/Poultry
Scottish scientists devlop ways to measure bone quality in poultry
Scientists at the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh have developed a fast and safe method of analysing bone density in live...
Agri-Business
NFU encourages egg producers to share their story
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) poultry board is encouraging everyone to get involved and “showcase the best of British poultry...
Pig/Poultry
Three new bird flu outbreaks confirmed by Defra
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed in poultry at three further premises across Suffolk and Norfolk. The...
Agri-Business
Poultry abattoir fined £300,000 for odour pollution of 'rotting flesh'
A poultry abattoir in Attleborough, Norfolk has been fined £300,000 for odour pollution after the Environment Agency received nearly 350...
Other
New case of bird flu in North Yorkshire
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed in commercial poultry at premises near Selby in North Yorkshire. The...
