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Several European countries have also seen a clear movement towards white-egg laying breeds. Image created with the help of AI
05-05 | News

White-egg layers gain ground as UK experience grows

Columnist Jimmy Smith is a former banker, now a poultry and arable farmer. Photo: Henk Riswick
04-05 | Article

From a good start to a strong finish: A standout cycle for a free-range flock

The move positions Agrova Baltics to become the first producer in the Baltic states to complete a full transition away from enriched cage systems. Photo: Michel Zoeter
10-04 | News

Baltic producer Agrova Baltics commits to 100% cage-free eggs

Significant improvements in layer performance have extended production cycles towards 100 weeks of age. Photo: Hans Banus
08-04 | News

Dual strain Salmonella vaccination approved for in-lay birds

Researchers say that a standard digital X‑ray, analysed end‑to‑end, can produce a genetically informative, scalable measure of tibial strength that beats manual image metrics. Image created with the help of AI (Reve)
09-03 | Article

AI X-rays could fast‑track stronger bones in laying hens

Experts discussed topics including rising cases of Salmonella and avian influenza (HPAI) in laying hen farms throughout Europe. Photo: Hans Banus
09-03 | News

Driving a new era for healthy, profitable, and sustainable poultry production

In terms of layer shed building, the busiest 5-year period was 2016-2020 when 206 sheds were built across the UK with a total capacity of 3.45 million hens. Image created with the help of AI (Reve)
05-03 | News

UK egg sector’s ageing sheds and new-build slowdown

Whilst enriched ‘colony’ cages are an improvement on conventional ‘battery’ cages, they still do not fully provide for the physical and behavioural needs of laying hens. Photo: Michel Zoeter
27-01 | News

UK: Consultation opens on banning enriched colony cages by 2032

Significant investment has been made to future-proof production, including the introduction of advanced packing technology. Photo: Noble Foods
26-01 | News

Hertfordshire egg farm clinches national free-range environmental award

With December deadlines nearing, cage-free credits offer companies a flexible, cost-effective solution to meet commitments while supporting local farmers and strengthening regional cage-free ecosystems. Photo: Mark Pasveer
30-10-2025 | News

Groundbreaking sourcing strategy to achieve cage-free commitments