Poultry

In this study four nest box designs were offered in a relative preference test. We used a plastic control nest, a plastic nest with a partition to divide the nest into two areas offering some seclusion, a plastic nest with a ventilator underneath to create air flow inside the nest to mimic a drafty nest, and a wooden nest. Photo: Anne van den Oever

04-08-2021 | Article

Broiler breeders prefer wooden nests

Ghana s poultry sector has, for over 2 decades, experienced a steep decline. Photo: Chatnarin Pramnapan

02-08-2021 | News

Feed shortage threatens Ghana’s poultry industry

Engagement with producers is vital, as it signals a commitment to transition towards a cage-free supply. Photo: Henk Riswick

02-08-2021 | News

Sustainability lessons from the hospitality sector

The South African poultry industry has been beset by mobs of thousands of people invading farms, stealing poultry and equipment, and destroying infrastructure to such an extent that the army was mobilised. Photo: ANP

30-07-2021 | News

Civil unrest unsettles South Africa’s poultry sector

Poultry meat is becoming more and more expensive in Poland, but high production costs prevent an increase in margins on farm. Photo: Hans Prinsen

29-07-2021 | News

AI and Covid-19 drive Polish broiler prices to new heights

Based on the success of the field trials, Smena-9 is attracting a lot of attention from Russian producers. Photo: Vladislav Vorotnikov

28-07-2021 | Article

Russia places hope in own broiler breeding stock

Based on the success of the field trials, Smena-9 is attracting a lot of attention from Russian producers. Photo: Vladislav Vorotnikov

28-07-2021 | Article

Russia places hope on Smena-9 breeders

Sensors will allow real-time monitoring about ambient temperature and humidity, air quality and weight, as well welfare and animal behaviour. Photo: Ronald Hissink

27-07-2021 | News

Seara launches digital platform for 9,000 integrated growers

Industry body United Egg Producers says the number of hens housed in conventional cage environments is decreasing as producers, retailers and food manufacturers transition to cage-free eggs. Photo: Bert Jansen

26-07-2021 | Article

Cage-free eggs: US food companies under pressure

Egg products and alternative proteins compete for the same market, but marketing budget of the new kid in town is huge. - Photo: Penn Communicatie

23-07-2021 | News

Egg sector faces onslaught of alternative proteins

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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