Poultry

Egyptians are having to count the cost of calories in their diet to make ends meet. Photo: ANP

17-03-2023 | Article

North Africa faces poultry production crisis

In 2022, CP Foods' egg production reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 617,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Photo: CP Foods

15-03-2023 | News

First certified low-carbon eggs launched in Thailand

EFSA says its experts assessed the husbandry systems used in the EU for broilers and layers and identified hazards to which the birds are exposed and the associated consequences for their welfare. Photo: Wirestock

09-03-2023 | News

EFSA makes recommendations to improve broiler and hen welfare

Faster-growing breeds can reach their average slaughter weight in 35 days, which the RSPCA says contributes to various health and welfare problems. Photo: Hank Riswick

08-03-2023 | News

RSPCA to challenge Defra over legality of fast-growing broilers

Seasonal producers are uncertain as to whether to reduce production or even stay in business. Photo: Marcel van Horn

07-03-2023 | News

Turkey sector faces uncertain future after mixed Christmas

The RVC says that a major barrier to switching to slower-growing breeds is the lack of clear information on the holistic implications for UK Sustainable Agriculture, in which animal welfare plays only one important part. Photo: Hans Princes

02-03-2023 | News

Shifting UK poultry meat towards slower-growing breeds

Ovostar Union manufactured 9% fewer eggs than in 2021. Photo: Bert Jansen

23-02-2023 | News

Ovostar Union remains optimistic despite a drop in production

Producers and processors have been warning supermarkets of the impending shortages. Photo: Hank Riswick

16-02-2023 | News

Shortage of eggs set to continue in the UK

Russia's Smena-9 crossbreed. Photo: Igor Sakharov

15-02-2023 | News

Russia gives Smena 9 chicken crossbreed another shot

Farm Visits

25-01-2022 | Article

‘Exploring a niche with smoked eggs’

21-07-2021 | Article

Farm report: Desperate times call for desperate measures

24-05-2021 | Article

US farm pushing forward free-range egg sales

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