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Welsh poultry farmer hailed for 'dedication and commitment' to industry
A poultry farmer from Powys has been honoured at the NFU Conference for her dedication and commitment to the UK farming industry. This year’s Meurig…
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Most shoppers more likely to buy egg foods with British Lion mark
New research shows that 70% of shoppers would be more likely to buy egg-based food products, such as quiche or egg sandwiches, that display the…
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Avian influenza: Bird gatherings ban relaxed in Wales
The ban on gatherings of Galliforme birds such as pheasants, chickens and turkeys has been lifted in Wales, the Welsh government has confirmed. In…
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Salmonella concern in broilers highlighted at major conference
Harrogate hosted the 2024 Northern Broiler Conference on Tuesday 13 February, with over 300 farmers attending to hear about concerns surrounding the…
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Avian influenza confirmed in 48,000 free range birds in Yorkshire
Avian influenza has been confirmed in a Yorkshire free range layer flock consisting of 48,000 birds, the UK's first case in months. The disease was…
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NFU calls for new support for poultry sector as survey shows farmer anxiety
Calls have been made for British egg and poultry producers to receive greater support as a quarter could quit the sector due to insufficient returns…
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Three men sentenced to prison after £320,000 poultry meat fraud
Three men convicted of fraud and acquiring criminal property relating to poultry, amounting to a loss of nearly £320,000, have been sentenced to…
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Yorkshire poultry farmer to pay out £28,000 after bird flu offences
An East Yorkshire poultry farmer has been ordered to pay out £28,000 after pleading guilty to four offences relating to an outbreak of bird flu…
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Number of hens in enriched cages drops below quarter for first time
Under a quarter of UK eggs were sourced from enriched caged hens in 2023, according to new figures showing a dramatic change compared to a decade…
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Bird flu: Impacted farmers could see increased statutory compensation
Farmers could now receive increased statutory compensation for thousands of birds they had to have culled following a successful representation of…
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