Pig/Poultry
A mandatory housing order has been put in place for the whole of England amid escalating numbers of bird flu.
Agri-Business
Global prices of cereal, dairy and meat edged lower, while sugar prices rose for a fourth consecutive month during October.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1, otherwise known as bird flu, has been confirmed in commercial poultry near Brigg, North Lincolnshire.
Disappointing pork markets in the third quarter (Q3) of this year and tightening margins in key markets are leading to a reexamination of pig production for 2027, according to Rabobank.
Brazil identified another outbreak of Newcastle disease in the state of Santa Catarina, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock confirmed.
A new Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) proposal will see carbon dioxide stunning be replaced by humane alternatives.
Beef
A fall in volume of beef sold in British retail outlets over the past three months was offset by in increase in prices, according to AHDB.
N.Ireland
All bird keepers are being urged to review and strengthen their biosecurity now, ahead of the...
The combined average market price of all prime-grade cattle in Great Britain (GB) rose 7p from the previous week to 635p/kg.
Bird keepers are being urged to protect their birds against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) after a case was confirmed in Scotland.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Boards (AHDB) is pushing for more international showcasing of British farming
A range of resources to help farmers prevent the spread of avian influenza across Europe have been published.
The amount of phosphorus finishing pigs require in their diets to maintain productivity is the subject of research in Northern Ireland.
Salmonella cases linked to three clusters currently affecting the UK have risen to 474, with two deaths, according to UKHSA.
An investigation has found that imported eggs could have caused the recent outbreak of salmonella, which has resulted in one death.
Recent years have seen great strides made in maintaining active numbers of traditional pig breeds at viable levels.
The Scottish government launched a £2 million support scheme to help with "significant market challenges" facing independent pig producers.
Pork production in China has continued to increase in 2026 driven by productivity gains and increased slaughtering, according to AHDB.
Farmers could save up to one piglet per litter by focusing on the wellbeing of pigs born late in the farrowing process.
The H5N1 strain of avian influenza (bird flu) has been detected in Australia for the first time,...
The Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture has called for efforts to ensure the continued movement of poultry manure from Northern Ireland.
The UK’s second largest supermarket said it was only going to stock white eggs in its own brand as they were more environmentally friendly.
UFU met with senior representatives from Sofina Foods this week to discuss 'the future of Northern Ireland pig producers'.
