Global Poultry Industry News
Monday, May 21, 2012
Cutting Vaccinations Could Prove a Costly MistakeUK - Poultry producers that are facing expensive feed and fuel costs shouldn’t be tempted to cut corners when it comes to vaccines, according to Merial Animal Health Avian Manager, Helen Houghton.
PIG & POULTRY FAIR: Opportunities and Challenges for British Products in the Food Service SectorUK - British pork, chicken and eggs are enjoying growing demand from food service, a sector whose potential is often overlooked. However, it was the subject of the headline debate at the British Pig & Poultry Fair last week, reports senior editor, Jackie...
Urgent Action Required on Falling Food ProductivityUS - In advance of the G8 summit, Elanco president Jeff Simmons warns global leaders that food productivity is not keeping pace with food demand now and in the immediate future.
UK Farmers Enjoy Boom as Economy SuffersUK - If there's one green shoot that continues to grow and has the potential to help kick-start Britain’s economic recovery then it's farming, according to the National Farmers Union (NFU).
Sustainable Livestock at Committee on AgricultureGLOBAL - This week FAO will open a week of meetings among member countries that make up the organisation’s Committee on Agriculture, one of its governing bodies, to lay out the priorities and direction for FAO over the next two years.
Agreement Signed for Turkey Complex RUSSIA - An agreement to build an integrated turkey production complex was signed in Tambov last week between Cherkizovo Group and Grupo Fuertes, a large agro-industrial company and the leading producer of turkey in Spain.
Q1 Turkey Meat Production Up Compared to 2011US - In the first quarter of 2012, turkey meat production rose 3.1 per cent compared to the same period last year.
India Says Ban on US Poultry Products Lifted in September 2011INDIA - Reacting to the US government approaching the global trade body, WTO, against India imposing a ban on US agricultural products, including poultry meat and chicken eggs, the government clarified that it had already revoked the ban on imports from...
Friday, May 18, 2012
PIG & POULTRY FAIR: Outlook for the UK Poultry, Egg SectorsANALYSIS - Pig and poultry producers gathered to see the latest technology and gain useful business information at the British Pig & Poultry Fair 2012 for two days this week, writes Nuria Martínez Herráez, ThePoultrySite editor.
Q2 Poultry Prices Forecast to Remain StrongGLOBAL - Poultry prices are forecast to remain strong in the second and third quarters of 2012 as a result of high demand and price support from high beef prices. However, due to unfavourable weather conditions in South America, input prices are expected...
Cobb Africa Technical School Hosted by Irvine’s ZimbabweZIMBABWE - More than 100 delegates from nine African countries took part in a three-day Cobb technical school organised by Cobb Africa and run at Irvine’s Zimbabwe at Harare.
Egg and Broiler Prices Up to Record LevelsTAMIL NADU, INDIA - Pricey vegetables, steady rise in offtake coupled with a cut in production are pushing up egg and broiler prices to record levels.
AWI Accuses USDA of Conning ConsumersUS - The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) requested a USDA Inspector General audit of the USDA Process Verified Program, which certifies some products as "humanely raised". According to the institute, the products come from animals suffering on conventional,...
Broiler Meat Production Forecast to Rise in 2013US - US broiler meat production for 2013 is expected to rise by 2.5 per cent, with growth spreading over the year as processors expand production in response to favourable conditions.
Australian Agriculture Shares A$70 Million in Research GrantsAUSTRALIA - Over 100 research and demonstration projects across the country will share in $72.5 million as part of the Gillard Government’s first round of Filling the Research Gap and Action on the Ground grants.
Quick Action by US on Mandatory COOL Unlikely US - The president of Paragon Economics suggests, in the event a WTO ruling declaring US Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling a violation of the United States' international trade obligations is upheld, legislative changes will probably be needed to...
Mandatory Welfare Training for AbattoirsAUSTRALIA - The New South Wales Government has announced a tough new animal welfare package to lift animal welfare standards in all domestic abattoirs.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Overview of This Week’s Poultry Industry NewsANALYSIS – There have been developments on world poultry meat trade issues over the last week. India has failed to agreed to lift restrictions on the import of US poultry meat in consultations and the US is now taking the issue to the World Trade Organization....
Layer Welfare Impacts the Spanish Industry, ConsumersANALYSIS - The new EU Directive, which bans the use of non enriched cages for laying hens, is a challenge for the Spanish egg industry. Even Spanish consumers have faced a challenge because of high egg prices. The Spanish Association of Egg Producers...
New Nuffield Poultrymeat ScholarshipUK - The Nuffield Poultry Study Group has announced the establishment of a new biennial Nuffield Farming Scholarship Award called the Poultrymeat Scholarship.
Optimism Strong for Future of British Pig & Poultry SectorsUK - Optimism for the future of the British pig, poultry and egg sectors is strong among visitors and industry representatives at the 2012 British Pig and Poultry Fair.
Poultry & Farming Exports StuckMEXICO - Director of Beekeeping, Pork and Poultry of the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Fisheries Development (SFAyP) Gustavo Martín Quijano said on Saturday that the poultry farming sector is facing difficulties exporting goods to other countries...
Successful Hubbard Grandparent Forum 2012 US - In 2012 Hubbard recently held a successful GP Forum for some of their Classic and H1 customers from the Americas, Asia and the Middle East. This year Hubbard LLC hosted this important event between 23 to 27 April at its USA production centre and...
Consistency is Vital for Gumboro ControlUK - Stuart Bird is an egg producer at C & P Bird Brothers Ltd. in north Bedfordshire. His family have been producing eggs for a wide variety of different customers, including high-street retailers, wholesalers, caterers and butchers for more than 40...
CME: Annual US Broiler Shipments to Mexico Likely to DeclineUS - Mexico could imposed significant duties on US chicken leg quarters by August and this may have both short term and long term repercussions for US red meat and poultry prices, write Steve Meyer and Len Steiner.
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