The NFU has called for a joined-up approach to reducing ammonia emissions in its response to Defra’s Clean Air Strategy consultation, which closed on 14 August. The…
Month: August 2018
Free range egg producers are calling for an immediate price increase as the cost of feed continues to rise. Dry weather has caused poor crop yields…
Blackdown Hills Westcountry Eggs has ceased trading and entered administration due to “commercial pressures, market forces and health reasons,” the family firm said. The company produced,…
The British Egg Industry Council has welcomed the news that the victims of a salmonella outbreak in the UK linked to German eggs will be awarded…
Putting migration on the table in future trade talks and ensuring EU workers are not subject to burdensome non-EU visa rules are two key recommendations in…
A new guide sets out the steps farmers, advisors and contractors can take to reduce ammonia emissions and help improve air quality. Defra’s Clean Air Strategy…
Ronald Kers, the new chief executive of 2 Sisters Food Group, has spelled out his vision for the future of the company. After a two-month transition…
Marel has launched the Stork VC-20 RS vent cutter for eviscerating poultry in processing plants. The cutter has been developed for today’s highest line speeds, for…
Supermarkets need frequent deliveries of fresh and varied marinated. So Cabinplant has launched equipment that will enable production in small batches and frequent changes of marinades.…
The Ulster Farmers’ Union is encouraging members to consider applying for the second tranche of the Wider Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) when it opens for applications…