The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust (NFST) has announced the appointment of the 2022 Nuffield Farming Scholars, two of whom are poultry producers. David Throup is a…
Month: October 2021
The government has announced plans to help ease supply chain problems by temporarily extending so-called ‘cabotage’ rights. The proposals set out in a consultation launching on 14 October mean…
The European Commission has proposed bespoke arrangements to respond to the difficulties in Northern Ireland since Brexit, by making it easier to move goods from Great Britain…
Ranjit Singh Boparan, founder and President at 2 Sisters Food Group, has warned inflation throughout the food supply chain combined with the continuing lack of labour…
Take-home grocery sales fell by 1.2% over the 12 weeks to 3 October 2021, according to the latest figures from Kantar. Despite this dip, sales remain 8.1% higher than they were before COVID-19…
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officers are encouraging poultry keepers to take action now to reduce the risk of avian flu over the winter. The UK is…
The avian influenza (AI) epidemic in Europe during the 2020/21 appears to be one of the largest ever recorded, according to a new report from the…
The Prime Minister has appointed Sir David Lewis, former chief executive of Tesco, as the UK Government’s supply chain adviser. Dave Lewis will advise the Prime…
The carbon dioxide industry has come to an agreement to ensure UK businesses have access to a sustainable supply of CO2 – an essential component of poultry production.…
Turkey producers can now order NFU-branded merchandise for the Christmas season. The turkey shop is open to NFU members and non-members. Our online NFU Turkey Shop offers packaging and…