3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1027+ words) Pests carry an ongoing threat to both animals and humans on farms, and keeping them out requires a well-planned holistic approach. Michael Barker reports There are many pieces that make up the jigsaw of successful poultry farming, but one of…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (402+ words) What a summer we have all had! The weather has been cruel, to say the least. It has also shown up some shortcomings, that, if this weather is the new normal, we have to put right. Thanks to the foresight…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (587+ words) But that system could face a major challenge if closer alignment with EU organic rules results in the derogation being removed. There has this month been a temporary reprieve, with Defra has confirmed that two key organic poultry derogations will…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (206+ words) Plans have been submitted for a new £200 million poultry processing facility near Grimsby, with the proposed plant capable of processing up to 1.75 million birds a week. Cranswick Country Foods PLC is seeking permission to develop the facility on land off…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (333+ words) UK poultry meat production remained ahead of last year in July, although the pace of growth slowed compared with the previous month, with heavier broilers continuing to support output. Total UK poultry meat production reached 180,000 tonnes in July, up 2.7% on…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (195+ words) Powys County Council has issued an enforcement notice requiring the removal of two poultry sheds that were constructed without planning permission near Penybont. The enforcement action follows an investigation by the council’s planning officers, which found that the development had…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (200+ words) Two key derogations supporting the organic poultry sector in Great Britain have been extended until at least July 2027, but the NFU says producers still lack the long-term certainty needed for business planning. The derogations had been due to expire on…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (590+ words) Noble Foods has launched a pioneering on‑farm project to explore how acoustic technology can be used to better understand, monitor and improve the welfare of laying hens – marking a significant leap forward in evidence‑led animal welfare in UK…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (326+ words) Farmers are being urged to watch for rodents moving into farm buildings earlier than usual as drought conditions and an early harvest reduce food, water and cover. Ross Goodman, technical and key accounts director at Lodi, says the earlier harvest…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (517+ words) Poultry News Comment: Poultry sector continues its journey towards greater heat resilience By Ulli Vanguard, Policy & Public Affairs Manager, British Poultry Council The high poultry mortality associated with the exceptional temperatures of July 2022 was a serious event and a clear…...