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Brexit risks creating a 'two-tier food system between rich and poor'
A 'no-deal' Brexit risks creating a dangerous two-tier food system between rich and poor, a major new report by a think-tank has warned. The less…
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Feed prices ‘unsustainable’ as tough market conditions impact egg producer margins
Struggling egg producers are calling for retailers to intervene and support businesses amid rising feed prices. With global production shortages…
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British egg sales and consumer recognition in 'good health'
Latest figures released today show retail sales for British eggs have risen for the twelfth year in a row. The latest half year sales figures show…
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Avian influenza confirmed on Russian poultry farm
A farm in Russia which holds nearly half a million birds has been tested positive for bird flu. The commercial farm, in the Kostromskaya region of…
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York council rejects plans for new 114,000 capacity poultry farm
A Yorkshire council has rejected plans for a new 114,000 bird-capacity farm. City of York Council rejected plans for a the poultry farm in Rufforth…
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Numerous parties look at taking over failed egg business Blackdown Hills
A number of interested parties are looking at the possibility of taking on the failed business of Blackdown Hills Westcountry Eggs. The company…
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Egg producers call for 'desperately needed' price increase as feed costs surge
Free range egg producers have called for a "desperately needed" price increase as the cost of feed continues to rise, pushing some farmers to the…
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UK victims of German egg scandal compensated
Victims of a salmonella outbreak in the UK linked to German eggs will be awarded £275,000. A total of 28 people fell ill with sickness and diarrhoea…
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Layer hen and pullet welfare strengthened through new code
Animal welfare has been enhanced for laying hens and pullets following a programme of reforms. The welfare code has been designed to "safeguard and…
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Guide and financial package for farmers to help reduce ammonia pollution
The government is taking more action to tackle ammonia emissions, with figures pinpointing the farming industry responsible for 88% of all emissions…
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