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New report looks at redefining productivity and efficiency of UK farming systems
A report by OF&G (Organic Farmers & Growers) proposes a new approach to the way we assess productivity and efficiency…
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Comment: We have toughened Lion standards in the fight against salmonella
By Mark Williams, chief executive of the British Egg Industry Council At the time of writing, we had heard the disappointing…
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Hatch of the day: inside the UK’s biggest hatchery
Two years ago, Moy Park built a brand new green field hatchery in Newark-upon-Trent, Lincolnshire, which now produces 2.4 million…
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Preparing for rat season
A three-point plan to help control farm rodents Farmers are being urged to follow a three-point rodent control plan this…
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Analysis: The renewed case for PAP in feed
By Rachael Porter Pig processed animal protein could find its way back into poultry rations, after the European Commission said…
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Going antibiotic free: two producers’ experiences
Lallemand has worked with farmers to introduce products that help support gut health and deal with bacteria in poultry houses,…
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NFU launches new ‘Talking Turkey’ educational resources
The NFU has produced a new ‘Talking Turkey’ worksheet for use by farmers to promote UK turkey production with the…
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The problem with plant proteins
How reformulating poultry diets with enzymes can help with the problem of beta-mannans in vegetable feed ingredients. Beta-mannans are non-starch…
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The microbiome explained
Gut health is a term that, due to the rising prominence of antibiotic reduction targets, has been on the increase;…
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Comment: I’ve had my sheds set on fire, all in the name of welfare
By Charles Bourns, poultry farmer and chair of Copa Cogeca working group on poultry and eggs The industry needs to realise…