Freedom Food repeats badger cull warning

Freedom Food repeats badger cull warning Freedom Food has repeated its warning that any of its farmers who take part in the Government’s badger culling programme could be suspended. The as... Gangmaster investigation ongoing Police have dismissed rumours that no charges will be brought against two people arrested following an investigation into chicken catching operations.... Elanco appoints Phil Wright to poultry team Elanco Animal Health has appointed Phil Wright into its poultry team where he will assume the role of Key Account Manager. "Phil’s passion for agr... Taking a strategic approach to poultry worming could be profitable It’s been a miserable old winter for poultry and their keepers. Many producers are familiar with the idea of regular or routine worming but this sprin... Omega three shown to have big benefits in layer hens The benefits of dietary omega three supplementation may be more important in poultry than previously realised. Elanco Poultry Tonic HD Plus has lo... Sainsbury's test egg producers for GM feed Free range egg producers supplying eggs for Sainsbury's supermarkets have been subjected to tests for the presence of GM content in feed. Sainsbury... Positive global outlook threatened by bird flu in China The positive outlook for the global poultry industry is dependent on a balance in local supply and demand, falling feed costs and ongoing high prices ... Egg packing row on Lion registration clause Egg Packing companies have become embroiled in a simmering row over producer contracts and Lion registrations. At a meeting earlier this year Lion ... Egg sector come together to agree average costings A formula for calculating the cost of free range egg production has now been agreed by the British Free Range Egg Producers' Association (BFREPA), pac... Egg sales down as bird flu grips the Chinese poultry sector Evidence has emerged to suggest that egg sales in China may have been impacted by the bird flu outbreak that has so far claimed the lives of 21 people... New study challenges views on free range hen mortality A new study into mortality in laying hens suggests that free range birds need not be at any greater risk than hens in cage systems. The study, whic... India move towards battery free production India appears to be the latest country to start to move away from the use of conventional battery cages for egg production. The European Union intr... Free range or cage free? Aussie stocking density debate continues A leading Australian supermarket chain appears to be attempting to establish a free range stocking density of 10,000 birds per hectare after the Austr... EC cancels poultry threshold amendments The European Commission’s decision not to amend thresholds for poultry and pigs or to include cattle in the Industrial Emissions Directive is 'a great... Andrew Large joins the British Poultry Council as chief executive Andrew Large joins the British Poultry Council (BPC) today as Chief Executive, following the retirement of Peter Bradnock after a 22-year tenure. ... Ann Botterill who helped revive the Christmas goose market Ann Botterill, whose north Leicestershire family helped in reviving the Christmas goose market, has died peacefully in a nursing home near Woodhall Sp... Taste of success at Pig & Poultry Marketing Awards The reputation of the KellyBronze turkey for flavour is enhanced by the latest accolade for the product, gaining the Taste of Excellence Award at the ... Profitability and welfare essential for pig and poultry sectors The pig and poultry sectors have invested millions of pounds into new higher welfare systems but it is essential that these farmers can run their busi... Specialist role strengthens Humphrey Feeds and Pullets link Humphrey Feeds and sister company Humphrey Pullets are reaffirming the customer benefits of their ‘partnership approach’ by the appointment of poultry... Blackacre Farm Eggs becomes an approved supplier for The Chef’s Forum Somerset based free-range egg producer, Blackacre Farm Eggs, is delighted to have joined The Chef’s Forum’s exclusive list of approved suppliers. ... Lion rethink early release clause The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) may be set to reverse a move designed to make it easier for egg producers to switch packers. The Ranger rep... Geese ‘an excellent way into farming’, says new chairman The new chairman of British Goose Producers is John Franklin who has been rearing geese for Christmas on his farm in Bedfordshire for the past 25 year... Egg market report - Conditions 'deeply concerning' At the time of writing, Monday 29th April, the only phrase to describe the current market conditions is ‘’deeply concerning’’. Although prices on the ... Price is more important than welfare, poultry delegates told European calls for animal welfare standards to be written into international trade deals were described as "challenging" by a Canadian delegate at the... Italy and Greece to face European Court on battery cage ban The European Commission is to haul Italy and Greece before the European Court for failing to implement the European Union’s ban on conventional batter... Egg producers should act with caution on GM feed Free range egg producers have been urged to be cautious before switching over to GM feed supplies. Britain's biggest supermarket group, Tesco, appear... United front on poultry welfare called for Finding ways to promote the high welfare standards of British poultry production should help boost sales of home-produced chicken meat in the wake of ... Tesco joins Morrison’s and Asda in allowing the use of GM soya in poultry feed Tesco and the Co-operative are the latest of the supermarket chains to confirm that poultry feed will no longer be GM-free and follows decisions alrea... Concerns raised over NFU Mutual salmonella insurance Confusion has emerged over NFU Mutual's new salmonella insurance scheme after a free range egg producer was told there would a limit on the level of c... Watermark test can tell origin of egg A company in North Yorkshire is offering a test that can identify the presence of foreign eggs even in manufactured food products like quiche. The ... Confusion as producers ponder exit or expansion plans Anecdotal evidence suggests that an increasing number of free range egg producers may be selling up and getting out of the industry. After a decade... Marketing tips for turkey producers More than 160 traditional turkey producers including a number from Scotland and Ireland took part in Kelly Turkeys poult customers open day. Afte... Campaign launched to target egg theives A national campaign has been launched to protect laid eggs and target thieves who sell them to illegal falconries. Collecting wild birds’ eggs is i... EU threatens legal action against England over free range perching The European Commission is threatening England with legal action over the use of perches in free range egg units. Brussels has issued the Departmen... Showcase for local food as Easter Fest returns Easter Fest returns to Danbury on Good Friday with Kelly Turkeys hosting the local food bonanza for the first time since 2010. The event began as a... Taiwan farm converts to EU standards A farm in Taiwan has reportedly converted to European Union standard enriched cages. The farm, which has gained accreditation for its enriched cage pr... Egg Market Update - 12th March 2013 At the time of writing, Monday 4th March, the market is stagnant. Since the last report, prices continued to increase up to Pancake Day and then decl... Quantum Blue: The phytase revolution continues in Asia The VIV Asia 2013 industry event in March will see the first anniversary of the Asian launch of AB Vista's Quantum Blue, an enhanced E. coli phytase d... Can China's poultry move out of pork's shadow? In China, poultry producers have long lived in the shadow of the pork industry, which remains the meat of choice throughout the nation. Whilst thi... More robust checks needed for imported meat A more robust system is needed to ensure imported food meets British standards, according to Agrantec. Following the recent scandals over horsemeat... Ufac appoints Egyptian distributor Ufac-UK has appointed Unitrade Egypt Company as a new distributor for their dairy and poultry supplements for the whole of Egypt. This was marked ... Cobb Europe opens new headquarters Broiler breeding stock company Cobb-Vantress has opened a new Europe headquarters in Colchester. The building was opened by Cobb president Jerry Mo... Reducing feather pecking: An objective assessment A team at Bristol University, lead by Prof. Christine Nicol are busily helping free range egg producers. Their aim is ‘to reduce the risk of feather p... Egg product exports show massive increases Latest DEFRA figures show a massive increase in the export of egg products for human consumption. From July 2012 the total amount of egg product expor... Consumers urged to convert from 'colony' caged to free range eggs Many consumers are confused at the new European legislation which saw changes to the way caged hens are housed. The change, which came into force ... New Zealand announces plans to phase out battery cages The New Zealand Government has announced plans to phase out the use of conventional battery cages over the next 10 years. Under a proposal that loo... Poultry producers 'need sustainable protein' as feed price rockets Poultry producers must have access to a sustainable source of protein as the price of feed increases said Dr Michael Lee at the NFU Cymru Annual Poult... When your Non-GM products contain GM - Supermarkets must act! The row over the enforced use of non-GM feed in the poultry sector is likely to come to a head this year. High protein (hipro) soya meal typically ... Egg producers call on major retailers to abandon Non-GM rule Roger Gent, chairman of the largest association of free range egg producers, the British Free Range Egg Producers' Association (BFREPA), is calling on... New system ups mill output by 25 per cent A new process control and information system is streamlining production and boosting daily output by over 25 per cent at Ufac-UK’s specialist livestoc...