By Charles Bourns, broiler grower, Gloucestershire I will start by reporting on the home front. As you know, my son James is now running the farm…
Month: August 2024
By Aimee Mahony, chief poultry advisor, NFU I’d like to start by congratulating all the finalists and winners at this year’s National Egg and Poultry Awards.…
By Charlie Reeve EU broiler prices have been on an upwards trajectory throughout June and July, averaging 276 eurocents a kg for the week ending 24…
How to ensure you protect your poultry business with legal compliance In poultry production, the focus is often on the day-to-day operations, such as managing health…
By Charlie Reeve UK poultry meat production dropped by 8,000 tonnes on the previous month to 150,000 tonnes in June, according to the latest figures from…
By Tom Woolman, poultry industry consultant Last month I went and visited a poultry farmer who is doing things a bit differently. George Ford used to…
As more supermarkets move to 30kg/m2 stocking densities, the race is on to secure supplies in a strained marketplace. Michael Barker reports Change is in the…
The British Egg Industry Council has announced that Gary Ford has resigned from the role of chief executive and will be departing the organisation in October.…
Defra secretary of state Steve Reed is seeking a new veterinary deal with the European Union to try and improve cross border trade, as part of…
Cranswick recorded ‘strong’ growth in the first quarter of 2024 with continuing robust demand in its core UK food categories. The group’s reported revenue in the…