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Large Kazakhstan egg farmers sell eggs below production costs as seasonal supply is high with backyard farmers coming to market. - Photo: Boerderij
19-07-2021 | News

Kazakhstan egg companies complain about dwindling profitability

To form the best egg possible, the hen needs the proverbial building blocks necessary to do so. That means presenting them those blocks on a silver platter, via the feed. - Photo: Ton Kastermans
16-07-2021 | Article

Improving shell quality and egg quantity with the right minerals

The United States egg industry continues its march on expansion of cage-free, free-range and pasture egg layers to the detriment of cages. Photo: Bert Jansen
09-07-2021 | News

US pulse check on EU move to ban caged birds

John Brunnquell has built up a business that is a major player in the American free-range and pasture-raised egg movement. Photo: Egg Innovations
24-05-2021 | Article

US farm pushing forward free-range egg sales

Consumers can significantly contribute to reducing carbon emissions through their food choices. Up to 30% of a household s carbon footprint is related to food and the same percentage are willing to pay for sustainable foods. Photo: Bert Jansen
11-05-2021 | Article

Unlocking the value of sustainable business practices

Avangard experienced a twofold decline in egg production over the past year. Company owner Oleg Bakhmatyuk blames administrative pressure. Photo: Ton Kastermans
10-05-2021 | News

Ukraine’s largest egg producer greatly decreases production

Afghanistan produced just over 260,000 tonnes of chicken meat. Photo: Andreas Göllner
30-04-2021 | News

Afghanistan nearing self-sufficiency in chicken meat

Dr Natalie Morgan, poultry nutritionist at Australia s University of New England. Photo: Natalie Morgan
22-04-2021 | News

Exploring prebiotics to revolutionise gut health in chickens

On-farm hatching prevents transportation stress in young chicks. Photo: Van Assendelft
09-04-2021 | News

The future of bird welfare

Nepal produces 1.61 billion eggs annually and is now self-sufficient. Photo: William More
07-04-2021 | News

Nepal becomes self-sufficient in egg and meat production