N.Ireland
Introduction of bird flu from US dairy cattle to Europe ‘very unlikely’ – EFSA
The likelihood of the strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in US dairy cows reaching Europe is very low, according...
Pig/Poultry
Agri-Business
Spend on beef up nearly 11% in recent months – AHDB
Consumer spend on beef from retailers increased by 10.8% in the UK in the 12 weeks to November 30, according...
Beef
Beef and pork production to slow down in 2026 – report
According to a RaboResearch report, the global animal protein industry is set to experience a slowdown in production growth in...
Rural Life
NFU encourages families to buy locally produced turkeys
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on families to support British poultry farmers by buying locally produced turkeys this...
Agri-Business
FAO Food Price Index declines in November
World food commodity prices declined in November, led by lower international quotations for all major staple foods except cereals, according...
Pig/Poultry
Spain deploys military to control recent African swine fever outbreak
The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture has recently confirmed its first outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in over 30 years....
Beef
Scottish egg producers back campaign to expand beef production
Farmlay Eggs, one of Scotland’s biggest egg producers, welcomed members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and councillors to their farm...
Agri-Business
Hong Kong suspends poultry imports from areas in Ireland and UK due to bird flu
Hong Kong’s food safety authority has said that imports of poultry meat and products from areas across a number of...
Pig/Poultry
Late pig farmer honoured posthumously with 2025 David Black award
Robert Beckett, a well-known figure within the British pork sector who died earlier this year, has won the 2025 David...
Pig/Poultry
Wales orders poultry to be housed as risk of bird flu heightens
The Welsh government has issued a mandatory housing order for all poultry and captive birds to be kept indoors from...
N.Ireland
450 pigs dead following fire on a farm in Co. Tyrone
Approximately 450 pigs have died as result of a fire that broke out on a farm in Co. Tyrone last...
N.Ireland
UFU notifying members about poultry housing order
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is notifying members that mandatory housing measures for all poultry and kept birds come into...
N.Ireland
DAERA: Housing order declared in NI to protect poultry from bird flu
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has moved to introduce a “mandatory” housing order in Northern Ireland...
N.Ireland
DAERA: Temporary Control Zones in Fermanagh after bird flu case
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed a further suspected case of avian influenza (bird flu)...
N.Ireland
EUDR could lead to more alternative protein sources in poultry diets – expert
The period ahead may well see the inclusion of alternative protein sources – both insect and grass-based options – in...
N.Ireland
DAERA: Suspect case of bird flu at Tyrone commercial poultry farm
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has confirmed a suspected case of avian influenza (bird flu) on...
N.Ireland
A top quality diet ‘best investment’ poultry farmers can make – specialist
According to an international poultry breeding specialist, eggs are now widely regarded as a ‘super food’ by consumers around the...
N.Ireland
Rye can be used as an alternative to wheat in poultry rations
Ongoing research at Harper Adams University in Shropshire, UK, is confirming that hybrid rye can be used as an alternative...