N.Ireland
More than 3,000 turkeys to be culled in Monaghan tomorrow
The culling of 3,800 turkeys at a poultry farm near Clones in Co. Monaghan will begin early tomorrow morning (Tuesday,...
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Pig/Poultry
UK faces egg shortage amid rising production costs - BFREPA
A survey by the British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) concluded that the UK’s egg supply and the “long-term...
Pig/Poultry
Christmas turkey shortage may be on the cards, warns BPC
The free range turkey sector has taken the ‘biggest hit’ from the avian influenza (bird flu) crisis, and this may...
Beef
Experts say red meat will rival turkey this Christmas
Analysts at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) have predicted that red meat and pork joints will challenge poultry...
Pig/Poultry
NFU welcomes mandatory housing order
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has welcomed the announcement that a new mandatory housing order will be implemented in England...
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...
Agri-Business
Rotting carcasses found on Nottinghamshire farm
A smallholder from Torworth near Retford, Nottinghamshire has received a 10-year ban from keeping livestock, after carcasses of a pig...
N.Ireland
FAO: Wheat and poultry price indexes rose in May
The price of wheat and poultry rose in May this year (2022), despite a modest decline in world food commodity...
Government
Genetic Technology Bill welcomed by CLA and NFU
Today’s announcement of the Genetic Technology Bill from the government is good news for the agricultural sector, environmentalists and consumers,...
N.Ireland
HSENI launches website to help farmers deal with stress
The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) has today (Tuesday, February 22) launched 'farminmind.co.uk', an interactive website with the...
N.Ireland
Coping with stress workshops for NI poultry farmers
Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture Edwin Poots has today (Thursday, February 17) announced a series of free workshops to help...
Government
Gov to invest £200m in fight against zoonotic diseases
Environment Secretary George Eustice has today (Wednesday, February 16) confirmed that the government is investing £200 million in the fight...
N.Ireland
Views sought on Farming for Nature
Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking views on the proposed 'Farming for Nature Package'...
Sheep
Staffordshire farmer fined for animal neglect
A livestock farmer from Staffordshire Moorlands has been fined a total of £1250 and given a 12-month community order for...
N.Ireland
Views sought on future NI Agricultural Policy
Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots has today (Tuesday, December 21) launched a consultation on...
Agri-Business
Grain and feed market volatility set to continue amid weather conditions
Grain and feed market volatility looks set to continue over the coming months as pressure persists on global supply chains,...
Pig/Poultry
Flock keepers urged to take action now to avoid risking their flock
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss is urging UK poultry keepers not to be complacent and to undertake the...
Environment
Green Growth Strategy: Young people ‘a must for success’ – Poots
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots, has met with representatives from GenComm during a visit to Belfast...