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NI’s planning predicament

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Northern Ireland’s planning system is being accused of holding back egg and poultry meat production at a time of potential growth. By Michael Barker It’s fair to say that Northern…

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NI’s planning predicament

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Northern Ireland’s planning system is being accused of holding back egg and poultry meat production at a time of potential growth. By Michael Barker It’s fair…

Analysis: Pullets under pressure

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A combination of factors is making life complicated for egg producers as production costs rise and pullet availability tightens, writes Michael Barker Cost increases are a…

UK poultry production remains high 

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By Charlie Reeve Total UK poultry meat production totalled 177,400 tonnes in May, the highest monthly figure since January, although still marginally below the same month…

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Northern Ireland’s planning system is being accused of holding back egg and poultry meat production at a time of potential growth. By Michael Barker It’s fair to say that Northern Ireland punches above its weight when it comes to poultry production. Despite its small size, the country produces an impressive 20% of all eggs consumed or processed in the UK, and around a sixth of its chicken. So when a leading political figure in the country says the sector is being severely held back by the legislative environment, it’s worth sitting up and paying attention. That’s what happened in late…