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Earlier this year, RSPCA assured paused its introduction of new laying hen standards following a wave of criticism from producers. Photo: Peter Roek
15-08-2024 | News

UK farmers urged to comment on laying hen standards

Capacity for this trial is anticipated to accommodate around half a million layers’ manure, but this is a scalable enterprise. Photo: Canva
15-07-2024 | News

Novel manure processing options for poultry producers

<i class="">Cranswick </i>wants to house 870,000 chickens and 14,000 pigs at connected sites in Norfolk. Photo: Canva<span class=""> </span>
12-07-2024 | News

Cranswick under fire for one of the largest poultry farms in Europe

Gary Ford, British Egg Industry Council chief executive, said: “The British egg industry is one of British farming’s great success stories.” Photo: Canva
04-07-2024 | News

BEIC launches manifesto for a stronger British egg industry

Natalie Smith, head of Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries at Tesco: “We know how much our customers care about animal welfare, and we’re committed to improving standards.” Photo: Canva
03-07-2024 | News

Animal welfare groups call on Tesco to join Better Chicken Commitment

Buildings which house livestock are excluded from the changes. Photo: Canva
11-06-2024 | News

Mixed response from English poultry producers to legislation change

There are scenarios where high expansion nitrogen foam may not be the most effective option. Photo: Canva
05-06-2024 | News

High expansion nitrogen foam – an effective method of culling poultry?

The grants will be available to farmers with any current housing system and will support anyone looking to make the transition from colony cages to higher-welfare loose-housing. Photo: Canva
30-05-2024 | News

‘Largest ever’ package of funding to support English poultry farmers

The changes to free-range egg marketing laws follow detailed consultations and will enable eggs to be labelled as free-range instead of barn when laying poultry throughout the duration of mandatory avian influenza housing measures. Photo: Canva
28-05-2024 | News

Gains achieved for eggs farmers at Farm to Fork summit

The new river champion is MEP Anthea McIntyre, who said she would collaborate with all interested parties in the local Catchment Partnership and citizen scientists to ensure the river was restored and protected.
26-04-2024 | News

Poultry producers to receive £35m for manure management