Five cases of avian influenza (AI) have been confirmed in the UK since 1 October in commercial poultry, three in England and two in Scotland. The…
Month: November 2023
Cassy Price has been appointed chief executive of the International Egg Foundation (IEF), a charity that seeks to expand egg consumption in the developing world. The…
The NFU has appointed consultants Campbell Tickell to complete the independent review into the governance of Red Tractor, following its unpopular decision to try and introduce…
James Baxter had 192,000 birds culled at his farm in January, following a positive AI test. For the first time, he has told his story publicly.…
By Aimee Mahony, NFU Chief Poultry Adviser I’m writing my latest column on #buymyturkey day. An annual event where the NFU promotes all things turkey related…
By Charles Bourns, broiler grower, Gloucestershire Contrary to what some may have thought, I have not gone to the great nest box in the sky, but…
Producers are in favour. But it’s not that simple. Should free range egg producers vaccinate against avian influenza (AI)? The pros and cons were debated on…
Lidl’s decision to switch its egg sourcing from free range to Kipster’s enhanced barn model represents a major shift in strategy. Michael Barker hears what’s behind…
Harbro, the Scottish-based livestock feed supplier, has opened its graduate development scheme to applications. The scheme aims to expose recruits to the whole business, support their…
Farm assurance scheme RSPCA Assured has announced the appointment of Toby Baker as its new executive director. Baker will take up his role with RSPCA Assured…