broilers

Farmer Focus only sells organic chicken that’s certified humane, gluten-free, halal and raised on independent family farms. Photo: Farmer Focus
01-06-2022 | Article

Trends affecting poultry farmers in the US and beyond

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board said margins for laying producers have become increasingly tight, with rising feed, energy and labour costs, and little to no increase in the purchase price from retailers despite pressure being levied by the British Free Range Egg Producers Association. Photo: Manuel Blaich
30-05-2022 | News

Decreased poultry production in Great Britain

Various adaptation options are available for housing systems to provide climate amelioration for broilers, with ventilation being one of the most important considerations. Photo: Anne van der Woude
29-05-2022 | Article

Impact of climate change on broiler housing systems

Installing solar panels on poultry farms offsets part of the energy consumption and reduces the industry's carbon footprint. Photo: Treena Hein
24-05-2022 | Article

US broiler farming sustainability report

Green light stimulates the growth of birds at an early age and switching to a different light colour at 10 or 20 days of age may further stimulate growth. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
23-05-2022 | Article

Light colour affects poultry feed uptake and performance

Researchers captured essential performance data on a daily basis to be able to compare conventional hatching with systems that provide access to feed and water. Photo: Roos Molenaar
17-05-2022 | Article

Birds benefit from early access to feed and water

Photo: Javad Esmaeili
12-05-2022 | News

Iran wants poultry farmers to switch to domestic Arian crossbreed

Chicken, pictured here in one of South Africa’s grocery stores, is South Africa’s most popular and most affordable source of meat protein. The country’s poultry industry is a R50 billion strategic national industry and asset, responsible for more than 100,000 jobs directly and indirectly and vital for food security. Photo: Natalie Berkhout
03-05-2022 | News

South Africa: Should VAT and tariffs be lifted on chicken?

In Germany, meat with a slaughter weight of 8.3 million tonnes was produced in 2021. Photo: Flotograph
27-04-2022 | News

A record drop in meat consumption in Germany