Welfare and Efficiency: Can We Have it All? 26 Feb 2015 AUSTRALIA - Prizes and presentations were given at a three day Symposium in Sydney recently where figures were recognised for their contribution to the poultry industry.
Grant for Poultry Student Recruitment at Texas University 26 Feb 2015 US – A major agricultural research University has received over $38,000 to fund student recruitment through an industry gift from Tyson Foods.
Poultry Price Plunges in Dominican Republic 25 Feb 2015 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Farmers have agreed to an industry-wide discount on chicken to 29 pesos per pound.
National Turkey Federation 2015 Officers Elected 24 Feb 2015 US - The National Turkey Federation (NTF) Board of Directors has elected members of the 2015 Executive Committee during its February annual convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Jihad Douglas, president of Aviagen Turkeys…
Lisbon Conference Looking at Male Layers, Beak Trimming 24 Feb 2015 PORTUGAL - 'Continuous Improvement of Animal Care' will be the focus of the Business Analysis session at the International Egg Commission (IEC) Business Conference in April.
Eggs Show Greatest Fall in Retail Share 20 Feb 2015 UK – Government figures going back to 1990 show egg producers have seen the biggest fall in the proportion of retail value going to them compared to three other commodities.
Japan’s Turn to Indonesian Broiler Segment Could Bring $200 Million 20 Feb 2015 INDONESIA – The first Indonesian chicken shipments in 10 years have been welcomed as an endorsement of quality and what could be worth US$200 million to the industry annually.
Ukraine Wheat Exports Pass Nine Million Tons 18 Feb 2015 UKRAINE – Ukraine’s grain exports up to this week have topped 23 million tons, with wheat at nine million tons, says the Agriculture Ministry.
British Poultry Council Welcomes 13 Harper Scholars 16 Feb 2015 UK - The British Poultry Council (BPC) Scholarships scheme at Harper Adams University has attracted 13 new scholars in 2014-15.
Equipment Company Rejects Battery Hen Allegations 13 Feb 2015 INDIA – A farm equipment provider has refuted allegations over being issued high court notice regarding plans for an egg battery farm.
Ovostar Settles Seven-year Loan 12 Feb 2015 UKRAINE – One of Ukraine’s leading agricultural companies has paid off loans of over €14.5 million to its German creditors.
Record Breaking Year for IPPE 12 Feb 2015 Sponsored GLOBAL - The 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) broke several records with 30,350 poultry, meat and feed industry leader attendees from all over the world.
Brazil's Russian Poultry Boost Still to Come 12 Feb 2015 BRAZIL – Poultry exports from Brazil fell over nine per cent in January, despite strong sales in China, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates, with insufficient time to see Russian trade rise.
Tyson Donates Truckload of Chicken to Food Bank 12 Feb 2015 US – A North Carolina food bank has received a shipment of chicken from world agri-foods giant, Tyson Foods.
Brazilian Pork and Poultry Exports Boosted 11 Feb 2015 BRAZIL – Brazil’s export list has been officially extended, reopening pork trade to South Africa and forging a route for chicken to Pakistan.
What’s Left If We Lose Antibiotics? 2 Feb 2015 GLOBAL - Bacterial resistance is developing quickly and many critically important drugs risk becoming obsolete. Disastrous consequences lie in wait therefore unless these drugs are used prudently.
Regional Variation Suggested as Brits Eat More Eggs 30 Jan 2015 UK – Popularity of eggs is growing in Britain, though recent Google searches suggest Geordies like boiled, Bristolians opt for scrambled and poached eggs are number one in Brighton.
Turkey Industry Demands Movement on Trade Promotion 29 Jan 2015 US – The National Turkey Federation has urged Congress to renew powers for trade negotiators which the body says ensure effective negotiation and conclusion of beneficial trade agreements.
Russia Updates German Poultry Ban 28 Jan 2015 RUSSIA – Russia has blocked imports of live poultry and hatching eggs from specified German districts on avian influenza grounds and reopened trade elsewhere.
Lessafre Reborn as Phileo 28 Jan 2015 Sponsored GLOBAL – Feed additive company, Lesaffre, is now called Phileo as part of a new identity unveiled at the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta, US.
