THE British Pig & Poultry Fair is back in 2022 after the covid-19 pandemic caused the exhibition’s postponement from May 2020.
Here, we cover what would-be attendees of the fair need to know about the show, and will update this page as more detail becomes available.
How is Poultry.Network involved?
Having launched in early 2020, we have not yet had the opportunity to exhibit at the fair, and we’re really excited to meet readers face-to-face on our stand, number 241 in the poultry hall.
For exhibitors, if you have any news, new products or other relevant information that we might want to cover on Poultry.Network, then please get in touch with our editor, Jake Davies at editor@poultry.network
We also have several special advertising packages available to help exhibitors promote their products and services to our broad audience both in the run-up to and during the event.
Email sales manager Graeme@media-shed.co.uk for more information.
What is the British Pig & Poultry Fair?
The fair usually takes place every two years and is the biggest exhibition in the UK for poultrymeat, egg and pig farmers.
There are typically more than 300 exhibitors at the show, which attracts about 10,000 visitors over the two days that it runs.
Feed compounder ABN has long been the principal sponsor of the show, and is once again this year.
Do I need a ticket?
Yes. Entry is free, but you must register to gain access to the fair. You can do so by clicking on the advert directly below.
When and where is the Pig & Poultry Fair this year?
The fair takes place in 2022 on 10 and 11 May, and returns to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
Entrance is free, but visitors need to book a ticket to gain entry. At the time of writing, registration had not yet opened.
What can poultry producers expect?
The biggest attraction is the chance to view a broad range of exhibitors who have products and services on offer for the poultry sector. Many will choose the fair to launch new products into the market.
It’s possible to catch up with both poultry producers and the wider allied industry in one place over a couple of days.
There are also outlook forums – one for poultrymeat producers, and one for the egg sector (see below for full details.
Both ABN and the British Free Range Egg Producers will host technical forums, as well.
Visitors frequently rate the fair as good value – last time the show ran, 80% of attendees surveyed said they planned to make changes to their business following their visit, and 97% rated the fair as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’.
What is the Programme for the forums?
On both days, the forum programme follows:
10:00
Egg Outlook – helping you plan ahead
Topping the bill, the ever-popular Egg Outlook will give producers the chance to hear what leaders from different parts of the egg supply chain see as the challenges and opportunities ahead. Chaired by Aimee Mahony, NFU Chief Poultry Advisor the Outlook forum will provide valuable insight for everyone in the egg sector.
Speakers:
Mark Williams, Chief Executive, British Egg Industry Council
Aimee Mahony, Chief Poultry Adviser, NFU
Elwyn Griffiths, Oakland Farm Eggs
11:00
The footprint of layer feed: exploring alternative proteins. Followed by the ‘Breaking Point Summit’- BFREPA
How to transition your farm to net-zero: Hear how producers are on a journey to sustainability with strategies to tackle soya in rations. Followed by the ‘Breaking Point Summit’: when will the price of eggs reflect their true value and the cost of production?
Speakers:
James Baxter, BFREPA Chairman and Farmer
Robert Gooch, BFREPA CEO
Jon Walton, ADAS
Daniel Brown, Free Range Egg Producer
Luke Briggs, Promar Consulting
Patrick Garland, Premier Nutrition
12:00
Poultry Meat Outlook – expert insight for the year ahead
What should you be planning for? Industry experts from different parts of the supply chain will share their predictions for poultry meat for the year ahead. Hear what they see as the challenges and opportunities ahead for the poultry meat sector.
Speakers:
John Kirkpatrick, Tesco Agricultural Manager
Nick Davies, 2 Sisters Food Group
Danny Johnson, ABN General Manager (Chair)
13:00
Precision feeding the modern broiler in the new carbon world
Taking a look at on-farm efficiency and productivity alongside environmental impact, to deliver improvements in bird performance as well as reducing feed costs. Presented by Brian Kenyon, ABN Senior Nutrition Manager and chaired by Claire Shaw, ABN Formulation Manager.
Speakers:
Brian Kenyon, Senior Nutrition Manager, ABN
Claire Shaw, ABN Formulation Manager
13:50
A future platform for farming better insects
This forum will outline how farmers can diversify into using and growing Black Soldier Fly larvae and insect protein. During this talk you’ll learn what farming Black Soldier Fly Larvae requires, what it can do for you and how Beta Bugs and Better Insect Solutions can get you up and running by providing you with a regular supply of the insect eggs or baby larvae, which are then reared in dedicated farming systems.
Speakers:
Jake Davies, Editor, Poultry.Network (chair)
Simon Lague, Business Development Manager, Inno+ systems
Thomas Farrugia, Beta Bugs
14:30
Manure processing – pelletizing and composting for all species
Poultry manure can be challenging to manage; it’s smelly, unstable and potentially environmentally damaging – but being high in nutrients it is of value. Hear how a new solution can help producers make the most of their valuable manures by processing it into compost or fertiliser pellets.
Speaker:
Franz-Josef Straub, Big Dutchman
15:10
Animal Health and Welfare Pathway for Poultry
Hear how the AHWP will benefit your poultry business and help you to improve farm animal health and welfare and increase productivity. The speakers will outline how the Pathway will work, plus you will have the chance to quiz the panel in the Q&A.
Speakers:
Christine Middlemiss, Chief Veterinary Officer
John Powell, Head of Agricultural Sectors Team, Defra
John Reed, Poultry sector lead
Fran Edmunds, DEFRA policy lead