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The Humane League argues that the government is acting unlawfully by allowing the use of ‘fast-growing’ broilers in meat production. Photo: Canva
16-12-2024 | News

Court of Appeal dismisses case against modern broiler rearing

The British Hen Welfare Trust has been encouraging consumers to influence hen welfare with their purses by opting for the best eggs they could afford in the supermarket, as “change happens best from the ground up”. Photo: Canva
13-12-2024 | News

Is the UK egg sector on track to be cage-free by 2025?

National Farmers’ Union president, Tom Bradshaw, said the farmers are prepared to continue protesting through to the spring. Photo: Canva
13-12-2024 | News

UK farmers cause London gridlock in huge tractor protest

Co-op’s ‘Space to Thrive’ range, which sees chicken reared under welfare conditions that exceed the UK standards. Photo: Co-op
05-12-2024 | News

UK’s Co-op improves welfare and rebrands ‘Space to Thrive’ poultry range

The changes would put English poultry meat producers on a level playing field with the rest of the EU. Photo: Canva
15-11-2024 | News

UK faces changes to poultry marketing regulations

Compassion in World Farming says the government should lead by example by banning all caged production and supporting the industry in its transition to cage-free systems. Photo: Canva
23-09-2024 | News

Legislators urged to support transition to cage-free UK and Europe

NFU poultry board chairman James Mottershead said the country was now entering a critical period for poultry producers. Photo: Canva
19-09-2024 | News

UK: avian influenza insurance deals could lead to some cover issues

Black soldier fly larvae are known for their ability to promote natural poultry behaviour and are a nutrient-rich, high-quality protein source. Photo: Canva
16-09-2024 | News

Black soldier fly larvae research boost for UK poultry sector

The Humane League argues that minimum welfare standards should be lifted across the board by supermarkets by signing up to the BCC. Photo: Canva
29-08-2024 | News

Calls to raise minimum poultry meat welfare standards in UK

Young poultry farmers in the southwest of England are being offered financial support through an award. Photo: Canva
21-08-2024 | News

Furthering careers in UK poultry farming