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High Court dismisses legal challenge over broiler welfare
THE High Court has dismissed a legal challenge to using conventional broiler breeds on welfare grounds. Charity The Humane League brought the action against Defra, primarily arguing that the breeds of broilers predominantly used in the UK are genetically bred to grow...
Gary Ford named next British Egg Industry Council chief executive, Mark Williams to become chairman
THE British Egg Industry Council has announced it will appoint Gary Ford as its new chief executive, with incumbent Mark Williams moving to the chairman's role. Current chairman Andrew Joret will retire after 11 years at the helm. See also: Tentative recovery of UK...
Tentative recovery of UK laying hen flock continues
THE coming month should see a further rise in egg production as more birds come into lay arising from the recovery in pullet placings since November. Over the coming month, the number of birds in their first year of lay is likely to increase by around 400,000, to 32.5...
Co-op to cut broiler stocking densities following AGM
THE Co-op has said it will cut broiler stocking densities from the second half of 2024. The retailer made the announcement as a motion to introduce the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) garnered significant support at its AGM. See also: Broiler placings continue to drop...
Avara Foods proposes closure of Abergavenny site
AVARA FOODS has proposed the closure of its Abergavenny site in the Autumn, putting up to 400 roles at risk of redundancy. The processing facility was part of the acquisition of Cranberry Foods by Facccenda Foods in 2012 and is a 'cut and pack' operation predominantly...
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Tentative recovery of UK laying hen flock continues
THE coming month should see a further rise in egg production as more birds come into lay arising from the recovery in pullet placings since November. Over the coming month, the number of birds in...
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Sustainability Hub
A 12-month project over 2023 showcasing how every part of poultry meat and egg farming, packing and processing is moving towards a more sustainable future.
This new initiative will drive an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that surround the complex subject of sustainability.
Net Zero
The UK currently aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with the NFU having a more ambitious target for agriculture of 2040.
Many retailers have set targets that are even more ambitious – and some are already stocking products, such as eggs, that are certified carbon neutral.
But how will these targets change how we rear broilers or keep hens? How will farm infrastructure change, and what inputs will we be using to feed, heat or manage flock health?
The Poultry.Network Sustainability Hub aims to answer these questions with our sponsor partners.
Latest Opinion Pieces
Opinion: Motivational interviewing can maximise poultry advisers’ success when supporting clients
Paula Baker, a Project Research Officer at the Laying Hen and Welfare Forum (LHWF), recently led a communications workshop aimed at poultry vets and...
Opinion: ‘Poultry farm businesses are feeling a severe squeeze on margins’
The following article was written by The Andersons Centre farm business consultant Edward Calcott. Since the turn of the year, UK ‘Agflation’ has...
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Broiler disease investigation – understanding the process
Disease in broilers can quickly undermine profitability. When a problem arises, understanding investigative protocols can help with swift...
How Noble Foods developed its first line of carbon-neutral eggs
Working with the Carbon Trust, one egg packer has introduced the UK's first certified carbon-neutral organic egg range. Aaron Finucane reports. As...
How AJ Forster turned around its poultry farm performance
A focus on improving performance through data analysis has put one poultry farming business on a more sustainable footing, as Natalie Noble reports...
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