By Gary Ford, head of producer engagement, BFREPA The days are getting longer as we leave winter behind and edge toward spring – always a refreshing, optimistic time of the year. Many people wax lyrical about autumn with its rich colours, warm fires and busy social calendar (not to mention the poultry conferences), but for me it’s spring that lifts the spirit and brings a renewed sense of purpose. That lift is certainly needed right now. We are only just emerging from a challenging higher‑risk period for AI, and the egg sector is grappling with the government’s firm stance on…