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Valentine’s Day might come late for goose this year
An increasing number of goose eggs will go on sale this spring as producers seek to cater for growing interest from consumers, retailers and…
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Good future for traditional Christmas turkey despite hard times
Despite the recession farmgate sales to the local community remain a growth area, according to Paul Kelly, managing director of turkey poult…
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How much range for free range layers?
As we know, a new year is always a good time to take stock of what we are doing and why we are doing it. The latter part of last year saw discussions…
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The new zoonoses legislation in brief
Since 1st February 2008 - National Control Programme for Laying Flocks Sampling and testing programme at: - day-old and 2 weeks before transfer (for…
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Hot air balloons responsible for deaths
The issue of low flying aircraft and the effect they can have on laying flocks has been making headlines again recently. Caplor Farm in…
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Packer price reductions leads to grader surge
An increasing number of producers are looking into installing their own on-farm grading and packing facilities. A combination of tighter margins…
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Accurate records are the key to success for any free range egg producer
It is essential that all free range egg producers, regardless of size, keep accurate records, for the following reasons: • To monitor flock…
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Organic egg production - For how much longer?
During 2008, the financial problems that we are and will be facing have led to a reduction in the sales of organic eggs. Fortunately for the free…
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Organic holiday floated
An idea to ease the pressure on struggling organic producers has been floated in a consultation document prepared by Organic Farmers and Growers, the…
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Pig and Poultry LIVE 09 - Have YOUR say....
Producers and supply chain businesses looking to make a positive contribution to the industry are showing strong interest in Pig and Poultry LIVE 09…
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