By Mark Williams, chief executive, British Egg Industry Council Never in our lifetime have we seen anything quite like it. Our own country, Europe, and indeed…
Month: April 2020
By Tom Wornham, chairman of the NFU poultry board With the pace of change so quick at the moment, I’m in danger of my words being…
Roy Mutimer has been appointed managing director of Cobb Europe. The industry veteran, who has been with Cobb for 25 years has worked for the company in…
New advice for employers and workers has been issued on social distancing, intended to clarify safety measures businesses are expected to introduce during the coronavirus pandemic.…
Coronavirus-related disruption is making the case for protecting the British food sector in future trade deals. One man’s protectionism is another’s national security. Apart from anything…
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has urged all agricultural contractors to ensure that they comply with the Public Health Agencies guidelines when working on farms, to…
Ian Cure, farm director at VetPartners, has urged farmers to follow government guidance on social distancing and self-isolation when vets are practicing on farm. “Like farmers,…
Three years on from major retailers committing to cage-free egg production by 2025, the industry still has a lot of unanswered questions over where to focus…
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has launched an inquiry into food supply during the Coronavirus pandemic, including access to healthy food during periods…
Managing staff absences will be key to the continued smooth running of UK poultry units during the current global crisis. By Rachael Porter Staff will be…