rural crime
Rare breed chickens “stolen to order” in Newcastle
10th September 2024
Eight rare breed chickens have been stolen in what farm owners fear is a planned and targeted theft.
GALLERY: Derbyshire poultry farm up for sale for £1.1m
4th September 2024
A Derbyshire broiler unit capable of housing up to 84,000 birds has been put up for sale with a guide price of £1.1million.
POULTRY
Avian flu: Bird registration to become mandatory
2nd September 2024
New rules are coming into force on 1st October, to help protect the poultry sector from future avian flu outbreaks.
POULTRY
Egg labelling requirements shifted for bird flu outbreaks
28th August 2024
Egg producers and packers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during an outbreak of avian influenza under new measures announced by the government.
POULTRY
Warning over new season grain impact on broilers
21st August 2024
Poultry farmers are being warned to take care when transitioning new season crops into diets, as it can impact broiler performance.
Poultry farmer fined over £50k for faking salmonella test results
15th July 2024
A poultry farmer from Somerset has been ordered to pay over £50,000 for falsifying salmonella testing certificates for chickens and eggs before they went into the food chain.
JUL 2024
Lively debates and new products at 2024 Fair
3rd July 2024
The return of the British Pig and Poultry Fair brought a lively and enthusiastic cohort of exhibitors, farmers, breeders and innovators together. Sarah Juggins reports.
Real-time monitoring systems could save poultry producers thousands as temperatures rise, expert says
28th June 2024
Broiler producers are being urged to focus on heat stress in birds as temperatures increase to avoid the costly impacts on bird health, welfare and performance.
New funding for hen housing to launch soon
29th May 2024
Defra has published guidance on two new types of hen housing grants, which are set to launch next month.
MAY 2024
Navigating changing ventilation requirements
15th May 2024
With the British Pig and Poultry Fair underway at the Birmingham NEC, John Lack, business development manager at Hydor has discussed how the business can help farmers navigate changing ventilation requirements to maintain healthy animals.
New product launch as company embraces change and continuing quality
14th May 2024
Hysolv Ltd, which is showcasing a new product in its disinfectant range at the upcoming Pig & Poultry Fair, has announced a new managing director and communications manager, heralding a new chapter for the company.
Livestock farmers invited to British Pig & Poultry Fair next week
10th May 2024
Livestock farmers have been invited to attend the British Pig & Poultry Fair next week. This free event offers a two-day packed event of forums, networking, expert advice and new products.