Poultry Industry News: United Kingdom
Monday, December 10, 2012
Cabinet Secretary Sees Weather’s Effects on FarmingSCOTLAND, UK - NFU Scotland members William and Anna Thomson hosted a visit from Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, Richard Lochhead on Thursday, 6 December 2012, at their farm in East Lothian. ...
Friday, December 07, 2012
Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition 2012UK - 'Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition 2012' contains the proceedings of the 44th University of Nottingham Feed Conference....
NFU Pleased with Government Investment AllowanceUK - A 10-fold increase in annual investment allowance from £25,000 to £250,000 will be a boost for farming, said the National Farmers Union, reacting to the governments Autumn Statement....
Farming Delivers Boost to Struggling Economy at ChristmasUK - Despite challenging weather conditions, farmers have been working around-the-clock to ensure good quality British produce is available during the Yuletide period - efforts which will return a useful boost to the economy as well as plenty of seasonal...
Thursday, December 06, 2012
Groceries Adjudicator to Have Power to Fine SupermarketsUK - Large supermarkets who deal with suppliers unfairly could be fined by the new Groceries Code Adjudicator, as it is being given greater powers to enforce the Groceries Code, Competition Minister Jo Swinson announced Monday 4 December 2012. The announcement...
Autumn Statement Brings Little Relief to Poultry SectorUK - UK Chancellor George Osborne released his Autumn Statement yesterday, with the main focus on support for British businesses. However, British Poultry Council (BPC) Chief Executive, Peter Bradnock has announced his disappointment at the failure to...
Joint Conference to Assess Outlook for Livestock SectorsUK - An outlook conference to be held at One Great George Street in London, jointly hosted by BPEX, DairyCo and EBLEX, has been announced for Wednesday 13 February....
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
British Poultry Industry Recognises Excellence at BPC AwardsUK - The British poultry industry celebrated outstanding achievements and potential for excellence during the British Poultry Council Annual Awards at the House of Commons....
Seven-Fold Appeal of Goose MeatUK - The goose has been renowned through the ages for its many uses besides the meat. Goose fat is a much softer fat than found in red meat, with high proportion of the more desirable mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids. ...
NFU: Renewable Fuel Crucial to Future Energy NeedsUK - Biodiesel and bioethanol markets are both crucial to meeting our future energy needs and contribute an estimated £1 billion to the UK economy, the NFU said yesterday (4 December)....
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Moving Towards a Universal Influenza VaccineUK - Researchers at The Pirbright Institute, which receives strategic funding from BBSRC, in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Oxford working together as the Jenner Institute, have taken an important step towards a universal vaccine against...
NFU Launches Turkeys for TroopsUK - Injured British soldiers will be tucking into a home-grown farm-reared turkey dinner this Christmas thanks to donations from producers up and down the country. ...
Monday, December 03, 2012
Total Income from Farming RisingUK - The UK's total income from farming is estimated to have risen by 24 per cent year on year in 2011....
Friday, November 30, 2012
Egg Processor Receives Government GrantUK - New multi-million pound investments in Yorkshire businesses will create jobs, open global business opportunities and help rebuild the nation’s finances Environment Minister, David Heath, has announced. He announced a grant of £490,000 towards...
UK Broiler Chick Placements RiseUK - Broiler chick placings in the UK reached 90 million birds 3.1 per cent higher in October this year compared to October 2011, according to the latest statistices from the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs....
Pig & Poultry LIVE 2013UK - Pig and Poultry LIVE 2013, the dynamic one day industry event organised by the Royal Agricultural Society of England and partnered by ABN, will take place on Wednesday 15 May 2013, at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire....
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Focus on Energy Saving at Noble FoodsUK - Energy saving is seen as a major benefit with a large scale investment programme by Noble Foods to improve and refurbish its pullet rearing facilities in Scotland. ...
Agrilamp Launches Fund to Help UK ProducersUK - After what was undoubtedly the best ever EuroTier for Agrilamp, with ever increasing interest into the way in which the company operates a strictly agriculture-only approach to the market and the continued success of its products....
Farming Can Meet GHG Reduction TargetUK - Agriculture is in a good position to meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets of three million tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2020, says the National Farmers Union....
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Deadline Approaches for WPSA UK SubmissionsUK - The submission process for the WPSA UK Branch meeting in April closes on 7 December 2012....
Monday, November 26, 2012
Minister Announces £3.6 Million Boost for Agri Food SectorNORTHERN IRELAND, UK - Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has announced awards of £3.6 million to 19 companies under the Processing and Marketing Grant Scheme....
Aviagen Works to Reduce Feed Costs, Maximise EfficiencyUK - Aviagen Turkeys is the leading supplier of breeding stock to the European market. The position is achieved through balanced breeding and focusing on customer needs throughout the production chain. ...
Friday, November 23, 2012
Critical Research Priorities Unveiled for the Future of Food ProductionUK - The future of farming in the UK needs a united approach from government, researchers and industry to developing new knowledge and technologies, if it is to meet the challenges of the next two decades, a leading scientist has warned....
Optivite: Energy Value Assigned to SalgardUK - It is well documented that enterobacteria such as E.coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter cause serious problems in todays livestock production systems. The pressure on the use of antibiotics in feed has lead to many being banned and the use of certain...
Call for Free-Range Egg Producers to Work TogetherANALYSIS - Delegates to the annual conference of the British Free-Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) on 22 November heard a call from the organisation's Policy Director for them to work together for a more sustainable industry for the future. Senior...
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