Pig/Poultry
Bird flu confirmed at premises in Aberdeenshire
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 – bird flu – has today (Friday, March 11) been confirmed in a backyard...
Pig/Poultry
Dairy
Two US events to showcase UK red meat and dairy
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will be showcasing UK red meat and dairy at two events in the...
Agri-Business
Irish duck and Hollywood stars – the journey from Emyvale
Silver Hill Irish premium duck is a familiar name to many who are fond of a nice peking duck dish,...
Agri-Business
McDonald's called on to ensure US suppliers move to crate-free pork production
A shareholder in McDonald's in the US has called on the company to ensure that all its US suppliers move...
Sheep
Public perception among top concerns for UK farmers - report
Public perception is a major concern for UK farmers, according to AgriWebb’s 2022 State of the Farmer report. The report...
Pig/Poultry
N2 Applied announces partnership with the National Pig Centre
N2 Applied, the European agricultural technology business, has announced a partnership with the UK’s National Pig Centre that will see...
N.Ireland
Poultry companies fined after employee sustained life-changing crush injuries
Two Northern Ireland (NI) poultry companies have been prosecuted for health and safety failings that resulted in an employee receiving...
Pig/Poultry
Prentis to review Supply Chain Fairness in pig sector
Minister of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Victoria Prentis has today (Thursday, February 10)...
N.Ireland
Bird flu confirmed in backyard Fermanagh flock
A case of bird flu that was suspected in a backyard flock in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh last week has been...
Pig/Poultry
Bird flu update: One new case as other restrictions lift
One new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) was confirmed over the weekend as local movement restrictions lifted...
Pig/Poultry
NI minister reminds pig farmers of ASF risk
Northern Ireland Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots is reminding pig owners about the risk of African Swine Fever (ASF) following a...
Agri-Business
UN Food Price Index: Quotations for oils, meat and dairy rise
The gauge for world food prices went up in January, largely catalysed by supply-side constraints for vegetable oils, the Food...
Agri-Business
Report: 'Strong position' of beef and growth potential for pork and lamb
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) recently launched its Foodservice 2021: Recovery, Challenges and Opportunities report including figures on...
Pig/Poultry
Pig Hardship Scheme opens for Scottish farmers
The extended Pig Hardship Scheme for Scottish farmers impacted by the temporary closure of Brechin abattoir last year due to...
Pig/Poultry
Nominations open for NFU Poultry Board
Nominations for those who wish to sit on the national poultry board of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) to actively...
N.Ireland
Research project aims to improve poultry welfare without antibiotic reliance
A biotechnology firm has been awarded a research grant worth more than £500,000 - as part of an industrial consortium...
N.Ireland
NI pig industry issues is making the sector 'unsustainable' - Sugden
East Derry MLA Claire Sugden has expressed her “profound concern” that current labour shortages and other economic forces are making...
Pig/Poultry
Rugby legend kicks-off Porc from Wales Week
Rugby legend Scott Quinell is kicking-off this year’s Porc from Wales Week with a cooking masterclass from Hang Fire Southern...
