New technology is promising to change practices in hatcheries, but does it offer a silver bullet? By Michael Barker Sometimes a new technology comes along where…
Month: January 2019
Tackling ammonia emissions from farms are part of a new suite of measures designed to make the air cleaner in the UK, announced by environment secretary…
A prototype for a new poultry ventilation system has been created at Harper Adams University as part of a PhD project with the aim of improving…
The NFU has announced the winners of its national STEM competition, Farmvention. Nine primary schools have all won incredible prizes which include fully funded farm visits,…
The amount of maize used in GB compound and integrated poultry unit (IPU) animal feed production in the 2018/19 season to date increased to a record…
The British Veterinary Association has welcomed the announcement that Scottish legislation is to be brought forward to make CCTV mandatory in all areas of abattoirs where…
A new commercial poultry farm is being developed that is set to be the first in the UK to be accessible to the public. Vencomatic Group…
The British Egg Industry Council has set out guidance on the new auditing arrangements for the Lion Code of Practice from 7 January 2019. The changes…
New legislation banning the slaughter of animals without prior stunning comes into effect in parts of Belgium. The ban in the Flanders region of the country…
The four UK farming unions have today urged MPs to take all the necessary steps for the UK to avoid a no-deal Brexit, which could see…