labour

It is reported that without illegal workers, US poultry processing companies will have to raise wages to attract American workers and/or further automate. Photo: Canva
18-12-2024 | News

Brace for impact: US poultry sector prepares for mass deportations

The incidence of occupational injuries and illnesses in poultry slaughtering and processing has dropped significantly. This achievement was reached through focusing on common issues stemming from repetitive strain. Photo: Canva
25-11-2024 | News

A safety ‘first’ in US poultry processing

Urban workers, for example, might be drawn to poultry farm life for reasons that go beyond career stability. Photo: Bert Jansen
05-11-2024 | Expert opinion

Does the poultry industry have a workforce problem?

There are reportedly very few employees who have gone to Russia to work in the agricultural sector. Photo: Canva
06-08-2024 | News

Russian poultry industry increasingly relies on immigrants

Some poultry houses in the northern and southern regions have been shut down due to the war, while others suffer from a labour shortage, as since the outbreaks of hostilities on the border, many foreign workers have left Israel. Photo: Canva
04-03-2024 | News

Israel poultry industry hit by war and labour shortage

Russian egg manufacturer, poultry farm Sinyavskaya, claims it lacks up to 30% of personnel due to an outflow of workers, primarily immigrants. Photo: Canva
13-09-2023 | News

Russia: Rouble collapse exposes labour crisis in poultry industry

The number of young workers in Russia has reportedly dropped to one of its lowest levels in the country's post-Soviet history. Photo: Hans Princes
24-07-2023 | News

Labour shortage hinders Russian agri and poultry exports

Without supervision, meat factories in Israel are not allowed to operate. Photo: Koos Groenewold
18-01-2023 | News

Israel: poultry shortage as vet inspectors protest

“As an industry, we need to make it easier for individuals, both within the industry, as well as school-leavers, to find information about potential careers in agriculture and horticulture,” says poultry farmer, Lindsey Wedgewood. Photo: Roel Dijkstra
05-07-2022 | News

Poultry sector welcomes new skills and careers platform

“Seasonal poultry workers perform a key role in ensuring that poultry produced in this country gets onto our supermarket shelves, especially in the run-up to Christmas.” Photo: Koos Groenewold
23-06-2022 | News

Visas available to seasonal workers for UK poultry sector