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Significant drop in broiler output recorded in May
BROILER output in the UK has just recorded its most significant monthly decline in recent years. Production of broiler meat during May was down by 11.4% compared with a year earlier (measured as carcase weight), according to the latest Defra figures. See also:...
Wholesalers scramble for egg as laying flock shrinks
THE UK's shrinking laying flock really began to bite in October, as egg shortages intensified and wholesale supplies all but vanished. According to Defra figures, packing station output fell by 9m doz in the third quarter compared with the second, to 213m doz....
New data reveals how inflation is hitting free-range egg profitability
UPDATED figures from the British Free Range Egg Producers Association (Bfrepa) reveal how input-price inflation has hit farmers over the past 12 months. The most significant spike in costs is in electricity (excluding renewables) which is up from 49.3 pence per bird...
Three poultry specialists in new intake of Nuffield Scholars
THREE of the latest cohort of Nuffield Farming Scholars will produce reports of benefit to the poultry sector. Of the 2023 intake, Alistair McBain, George Roach and Sylwia Sobolewska will focus on three topics related to more sustainable and efficient poultry...
‘Substantial’ rise in broiler placings in August and September
The broiler sector is now back on track to reverse its drop in bird numbers during the first half of the year. This follows a substantial rise in placings during August and September. See also: Poultry.Network to showcase sector sustainability with new 12-month...
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Wholesalers scramble for egg as laying flock shrinks
THE UK's shrinking laying flock really began to bite in October, as egg shortages intensified and wholesale supplies all but vanished. According to Defra figures, packing station output fell by 9m...
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