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Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock on Orkney Islands
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a backyard flock at a premises near Finstown, Orkney Islands. A 3 km Protection Zone and 10…
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Average farm business income in England rises despite higher costs
Average business income by type of farm in England rose to £96,100 in 2022-2023 despite higher costs, according to the latest Defra figures. The…
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UK's best free range egg producers hailed at BFREPA event
The winners of this year’s BFREPA Free Range Awards have been revealed, celebrating excellence and rewarding the best and brightest within the…
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NFU urges public to buy whole Christmas turkeys direct from farm
Consumers are being encouraged to buy British whole turkeys directly from the farm this Christmas as part of an NFU campaign aiming to help the…
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Government revises energy efficiency targets for horticulture and poultry
Horticulture and poultry businesses will benefit from an extension to the climate change agreement (CCA) scheme after a new target period was…
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Bird flu confirmed on turkey farm in south Lincolnshire
Bird flu has been confirmed on a turkey farm in south Lincolnshire, just days after the government lowered the risk level of the disease. Highly…
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RSPCA Assured unveils new welfare standards for laying hens
RSPCA Assured has unveiled new welfare standards for laying hens to be introduced next year, with farmers to be given up to six years to implement…
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New NFU survey seeks to capture poultry farmers' production intentions
Poultry farmers are being urged to take part in NFU's survey which aims to capture production intentions for the next few years. The NFU's poultry…
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Avian influenza wild bird risk downgraded to 'medium'
The government has reduced the avian influenza risk in wild birds from high to medium, but poultry keepers have been told to remain vigilant for…
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Government communication 'hampering' bird flu outbreak, study warns
Confusion over government guidelines is preventing poultry farmers and keepers from complying with UK avian influenza regulations, researchers warn…
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