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Minette Batters, outgoing NFU president, said members wanted to support Ukrainian farmers, but that there had to be recognition of its effects on the UK domestic industry. Photo: Canva
21-02 | News

Tariff-free trade with Ukraine prompts concerns for UK poultry

Numerous retailers in the UK have adopted lower stocking rates in recent years. Photo: Ton Kastermans Fotografie
16-02 | News

Major UK retailer lowers stocking density of own brand chicken

According to Gary Ford, CE of the British Egg Industry Council, consumers can "wholeheartedly trust eggs carrying the British Lion on the shell and pack". Photo: egg info.co.uk
24-01 | News

Marketing boost for British Lion eggs

Due to delays by APHA between condemnation and culling, many healthy birds became affected by avian influenza in the interim period. Photo: Canva
22-01 | News

Celebrations as poultry producers win bird flu landmark legal challenge

The initial 3-month period of birds coming in to peak lay can weigh heavy on cashflows. Photo: Canva
18-01 | News

Bespoke pullet finance initiative launched by UK egg packer

The UK poultry sector is set to continue its rollercoaster ride. Photo: Canva
05-01 | News

UK poultry outlook for 2024 mixed

“The NFU remains extremely disappointed over the lack of support for poultry production – another sector that is energy-intensive," said NFU president, Minette Batters. Photo: Canva
28-12-2023 | News

UK poultry continues battle for energy relief support

In 2021, the poultry sector contributed £6.8 billion to the UK’s GDP. Photo: Henk Riswick
19-12-2023 | News

British Poultry Council sets out the path to sustainability

The new natural daylight standard will require barn and free-range members to provide natural daylight in houses for all hens by the age of 21 weeks. Photo: Canva
22-11-2023 | News

New welfare standards for laying hens cause concerns

Robert Gooch, British Free Range Egg Producers Association CE, said contracts between farmers, packers and retailers needed to be fairer. Photo: Canva
15-11-2023 | News

Review to look at transparency in the UK egg supply chain