By Hannah Cargill, contract production manager, Avara Foods The theme I noticed the most at the Pig & Poultry Fair in May was people challenges. Whether…
Month: June 2026
FarmGate Hatcheries is in rarefied air as a UK turkey hatchery, and as Michael Barker finds out, the business is thriving thanks to its premium, in-demand…
If the poultry sector is going to meet the targets of a 30% reduction in emissions by 2030, and net zero by 2050 then it will…
New research from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has found that vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) can significantly reduce virus transmission and lower the…
Poultry farmers and farm staff are being encouraged to take part in a new industry survey examining how professional-use rodenticides are being used on UK farms,…
By Charles Bourns, broiler grower, Gloucestershire I am now back from my travels to Singapore, where I went to visit my sister-in-law, who travelled from her…
By Gary Ford, head of strategy and producer engagement, BFREPA Opportunities for young people have been in the spotlight again following a report by former Health…
The June 2026 issue is now available online. Packed full of news, features and comments.
Following outbreaks across continental Europe, there’s nervousness that Newcastle disease could threaten UK flocks. Michael Barker reports With all the focus on avian flu, there’s been…
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zones (AIPZs) in place across Great Britain have been lifted from 4 June 2026. The measures were first introduced across the whole of England on 13 December 2024 to prevent the spread of Avian Influenza and have…