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Revise feed programmes for free range hens this winter, farmers warned
With cold weather conditions threatening to inhibit the ability of free range hens to self-regulate their body temperature, nutritional experts at…
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Producers warned on overheated free range egg market
Egg broker Barry Jackson is concerned that the free range egg market could become overcooked later in the year unless producers tread very carefully…
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Closer links with Tesco discussed at Anglia egg producers meeting
Egg producers were addressed by Tesco agricultural manager Ruth Mason during a recent meeting at the packing centre of Anglia Free Range Eggs at…
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2 Sisters and 2 Agri meet with union and chicken producers
NFU Scotland and the newly-created Scottish Chicken Growers Association (SCGA) met with 2 Agri and 2 Sisters on Wednesday to discuss how to secure…
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New egg packers in 2014 could bring unwanted consequences
More new packing companies are likely to spring up during the coming year. That is the view of Steve Carlyle of Country Fresh Pullets, who told the…
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Egg consumption expected to rise in 2014
The British Egg Industry Council is looking for a significant increase in egg consumption in the United Kingdom in the coming year. BEIC chief…
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Association gives over-expansion warning for year ahead
The free range egg sector needs to take care to avoid an over-expansion of production during the coming 12 months, says Roger Gent, chairman of the…
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Welfare groups call for colony cages to be phased out
Demand for free range eggs will continue to grow in 2014 despite recent "inaccurate" press reports claiming that hens in cages enjoy higher welfare…
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Organic predicted to do much better in 2014 as supermarkets report shortages
Organic egg sales could do much better in 2014 if they get the support of major retailers. That is the view of Soil Association trade director Finn…
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Top turkey award for Suffolk farmer
Suffolk farmer Jeremy Blackmore missed out on the big moment when his turkey won the top trophy for the first time at the Anglian Turkey…
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