James Hook has announced his decision to step back from day-to-day operations at PD Hook, handing control of the company to his son Patrick Hook who…
Month: October 2025
Defra has confirmed a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 at a large commercial poultry unit near Brandon, West Suffolk – the latest…
Stonegate Farmers has renewed its avian influenza insurance scheme for its 190 producers amid a rise in outbreaks across the country. “With avian influenza a persistent…
dsm-firmenich has released its latest World Mycotoxin Survey, offering the most comprehensive global assessment of mycotoxin prevalence and risk to date. Covering data from January to…
Spiralling energy costs and standing charges on non-domestic electricity bills are adding huge inflationary pressures in the supply chain, the NFU has warned, with these hikes…
The UK chief veterinary officer has announced new housing measures to protect poultry and other captive birds as part of efforts to curb the spread of…
The happy egg co is expanding its range of frozen omelettes with two new flavours: ham & cheese and cheese & tomato. “The early success of…
Red Tractor has announced the appointment of Nick Major as chair of the Poultry Sector Board. Major has spent 38 years with international animal feed company…
Two new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 have been confirmed in the UK, prompting new disease control zones in Denbighshire, Wales, and West…
By Nick Allen, chief executive, British Egg Industry Council The latest set of draft proposals from the Defra team looking at fair dealing proposals in the…