Poultry top stories POULTRYLidl 'rewards' farmers with cost-plus egg contractsDiscount supermarket Lidl is introducing new five-year contracts, linked to the cost of production, as a way of rewarding farmers and securing its supply base. The move, which is targeted… POULTRYChicken processor Avara moves to help clean up the River WyePoultry processor Avara has announced plans to end the spreading of chicken manure from about 75 of its supplying farms within the River Wye Catchment. This is part of the… POULTRYFarmers offered bird flu insurance in industry firstEgg producers supplying one of the UK’s biggest packers and whose operations are disrupted by avian influenza are to be covered by business interruption insurance for up to six months.… BROILERSGreen tech company aims to help clean up River Wye catchmentA green technology company has set out its plans to build a number of “hubs” in the Wye Valley, aiming to convert the area’s considerable supply of poultry litter into… BROILERS4-point control plan for managing heat stress in poultryClimate change is driving increasing weather extremes, which has made heat stress more topical for UK poultry producers. “Last year, some broiler operations lost up to 30% of their flock… POULTRYTwo more poultry workers test positive for avian influenzaTwo more poultry workers in England have tested positive for avian influenza, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed. The two cases of bird flu have been detected at… LAYERSLast ditch attempt to block battery-cage egg importsWith the government expected to rubber-stamp its next big trade deal on 16 July, the British Egg Industry Council, Compassion in World Farming and the RSPCA are demanding a rethink on… Poultry news LIVESTOCKNFU seeks to 'set the record straight' on livestock farmingSetting the record straight on some of the misconceptions around livestock, dairy and poultry production is the aim of a new NFU initiative aimed at improving the public perception of… POULTRYWelfare group says wild birds are not cause of bird fluWild birds are being unfairly blamed for spreading avian influenza and are instead the victims of a disease caused by intensively farmed poultry, according to animal welfare group Compassion In… POULTRYEgg imports shoot up as supplies remain tight in UKA surge in egg imports has been seen this year, as domestic egg production has fallen and retailers, processors and the food service sector struggle to meet demand. Imports of… NEWSEnergy costs and regulations forcing poultry farmers to quitIncreasing numbers of poultry farmers are being driven out of the industry by high energy costs and a growing regulatory burden, according to NFU president Minette Batters. The union has… BroilersSee all POULTRYCoccidiosis in broilers - what role will new vaccines play?Research is under way at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) to develop cheaper vaccines that could be used more widely against coccidiosis in broilers. Current vaccines for the disease –… POULTRYChicken processor Avara moves to help clean up the River WyePoultry processor Avara has announced plans to end the spreading of chicken manure from about 75 of its supplying farms within the River Wye Catchment. This is part of the… BROILERSGreen tech company aims to help clean up River Wye catchmentA green technology company has set out its plans to build a number of “hubs” in the Wye Valley, aiming to convert the area’s considerable supply of poultry litter into… BROILERS4-point control plan for managing heat stress in poultryClimate change is driving increasing weather extremes, which has made heat stress more topical for UK poultry producers. “Last year, some broiler operations lost up to 30% of their flock… POULTRYAvian influenza prevention zone lifted, but risk remainsPoultrykeepers large and small are being reminded to keep biosecurity and cleanliness “at the forefront of their minds”, as Defra lifts the avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain.… POULTRYNew poultry units - planning and environmental permissionsApplicants seeking planning consents and environmental permits for poultry housing must meet increasingly tough pollution prevention regulations and high upfront costs for environmental mitigation measures. Some regions with an already… LayersSee all POULTRYLidl 'rewards' farmers with cost-plus egg contractsDiscount supermarket Lidl is introducing new five-year contracts, linked to the cost of production, as a way of rewarding farmers and securing its supply base. The move, which is targeted… BROILERS4-point control plan for managing heat stress in poultryClimate change is driving increasing weather extremes, which has made heat stress more topical for UK poultry producers. “Last year, some broiler operations lost up to 30% of their flock… LAYERSLast ditch attempt to block battery-cage egg importsWith the government expected to rubber-stamp its next big trade deal on 16 July, the British Egg Industry Council, Compassion in World Farming and the RSPCA are demanding a rethink on… POULTRYAvian influenza prevention zone lifted, but risk remainsPoultrykeepers large and small are being reminded to keep biosecurity and cleanliness “at the forefront of their minds”, as Defra lifts the avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain.… POULTRYNew poultry units - planning and environmental permissionsApplicants seeking planning consents and environmental permits for poultry housing must meet increasingly tough pollution prevention regulations and high upfront costs for environmental mitigation measures. Some regions with an already… POULTRY8 new products to enhance layer and broiler performanceMargins are under pressure like never before in the poultry sector, which faces high input costs and static prices, and some businesses are operating at a loss. Could it be… Other poultry POULTRYAvian influenza prevention zone lifted, but risk remainsPoultrykeepers large and small are being reminded to keep biosecurity and cleanliness “at the forefront of their minds”, as Defra lifts the avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain.… OTHER POULTRYMove into duck eggs aids growth at St EweMany criteria are taken into consideration when deciding who should win each Farmers Weekly Awards category, though for St Ewe Free Range Eggs – last year’s Poultry Farmer of the… POULTRYDefra eases rules on restocking after avian flu outbreakRestocking on poultry farms following an avian flu infection can now happen less than four months after just one cycle of secondary cleansing and disinfection (C&D). Farms were previously ordered… POULTRYVigilance call as date set to lift poultry housing orderFree-range poultry flocks will be allowed outdoors from 18 April after Defra announced plans to relax the housing order in England and Wales. The order was put in place on… LAYERSNo more aid for producers hit by avian flu, says CoffeyDefra secretary Therese Coffey has issued a firm “no” to calls from a cross-party group of MPs for additional aid for egg and poultry producers hit by the worst-ever outbreak… FARM POLICYAvian flu case decline sparks housing order optimismA marked drop-off in the number of avian influenza cases has raised hopes that the mandatory housing order for outdoor flocks could soon be lifted. The housing order was first… Advertisements Poultry hot topics How an organic egg producer eliminated nuisance flies in sheds How poultry unit manages heat stress with misting systems 4 key actions to help manage poultry flocks in hot weather A guide on how to improve water quality on poultry units Advice on efficient and safe drinking water systems for poultry 5 bits of kit every poultry farmer should own
