N.Ireland
PSNI investigates ‘arson attack’ on commercial hen house
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is investigating a fire in a commercial hen house in Co. Down which...
Poultry
Agri Politics
Govt provides certainty to horticulture & poultry businesses
The government has underlined its commitment to horticulture and poultry sectors by confirming the visa allocation for the Seasonal Worker...
Agri-Business
Moy Park revenues increase by over 10% to top £2bn in 2023
Poultry company Moy Park has recorded revenue of £2.03 billion for 2023, up 10.7% on the previous year (£1.83 billion)....
Pig/Poultry
RSPCA to intervene at Court of Appeal on fast-growing chickens
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is contributing evidence in a landmark judicial review at...
Pig/Poultry
£160m boost for UK poultry industry as exports to South Africa restart
British poultry can once again reach South African tables, after the UK secured market access estimated to bring up to...
Beef
AHDB: Strong demand for British beef exports in first half of 2024
British beef exports enjoyed a strong performance from both EU and non EU markets in the first half of 2024,...
Agri-Business
Lidl announces €1b injection into UK free-range eggs
Lidl has today (September 24) announced a prospective injection of one billion euro into the British egg industry over the...
Pig/Poultry
NFUS reminds birdkeepers to register birds before September 1
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is reminding all keepers of birds, large or small flocks, that from September...
Pig/Poultry
Aldi hits 100% cage-free eggs target ahead of schedule
Aldi has hit its commitment to sell 100% cage-free eggs in all of its stores more than a year ahead...
Pig/Poultry
Young Person's Award launches for those interested in poultry
The South West Chicken Association (SWCA) has developed a new Young Person’s Development Award, which offers up to £2,000 to...
Environment
Shropshire Council faces challenge over 'major intensive poultry unit'
River Action has said its legal challenge to Shropshire Council over the decision to give planning permission for a major...
Agri-Business
Poultry farmer fined for falsifying salmonella certificates
A poultry farmer has been fined following a prosecution by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) after evidence was found that...
Pig/Poultry
Aldi introduces new chicken stocking density requirements for suppliers
Aldi is set to introduce new stocking density requirements for its fresh chicken suppliers with the aim of improving the...
Agri-Business
Poultry to account for 41% of protein consumed from meat in 2032
Poultry meat is expected to account for 41% of the protein consumed from all meat sources in 2032, followed by...
Pig/Poultry
Tesco fresh chicken to be grown with 20% more space than industry standard
By the first half of 2025, all Tesco fresh chicken will be grown with 20% more space than the industry...
Agri-Business
Number of 'flexitarians' increases due to cost concerns - AHDB
Consumers are increasingly likely to be a meat, fish or poultry (MFP) non-avoiders or flexitarians due to the rise in...
Agri-Business
Seasonal Workers extension is 'huge relief' for horticulture and poultry sectors
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said the extension to the Seasonal Workers Scheme will be a “huge relief” for...
Pig/Poultry
British Pig & Poultry Fair 2024 to feature 'expert advice'
The 2024 British Pig & Poultry Fair will feature two days of forums, networking, expert advice and new products, organisers...
