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DEFRA lifts free range housing order for egg producers in low risk areas
The Government has agreed to act to avoid a crisis in the free range egg industry by lifting the housing order imposed to protect against avian…
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'Very concerned about future of free-range': Retailers urged to continue support
British retailers have been urged to continue supporting poultry farmers as the 12 week derogation protecting their free-range status nears its end…
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Incubating eggs in hours of light makes chicks less frightful, scientists find
Scientists have said shining a light on eggs for at least 12 hours a day can make chickens 'calmer' and 'less fearful'. Researchers at the University…
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Germany and Netherlands first countries to downgrade eggs from free range to barn
Germany and the Netherlands are the first two countries to downgrade eggs from free range to barn, costing the industry millions of pounds in income…
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Farmer gets suspended prison sentence for overstocking of free range hens
A Welsh free range egg producer has been handed an 18-month jail sentence for overstocking, although the sentence has been suspended. John Edward…
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Farming unions issue joint statement urging officials to extend 12-week free range status
UK farming unions have urged European officials to extend the 12-week free-range status of poultry impacted by the compulsory housing order that is…
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Egg sales grow by 5 per cent for 10th consecutive year
Retail egg sales grew by almost 5% in 2016, equating to more than 250m extra eggs, according to latest data issued by British Lion eggs. This year…
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Government orders cull of 63,000 birds in Lancashire
The Government has said it has not been possible to rule out the presence of disease in farmed birds at a further linked premises in Lancashire…
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Government confirms bird flu in Lancashire pheasant farm
The Government has confirmed a second case of H5N8 avian flu at a premises in Wyre, Lancashire. The UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has…
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Trump: US-UK Brexit trade deals raise concern among farmers
Concern is growing among farmers that a UK-US trade deal could 'under-cut' the industry with cheaper imports. Prime Minister Theresa May is meeting…
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