UK flock reduction on the cards after ‘perfect storm’ hits producers

Financial pressures on egg producers caused by the rise in fuel, feed, energy, pullet and transport costs, compounded by avian influenza and Brexit issues, is likely to lead a 5 million reduction in the UK’s flock. Mark Williams, British Egg Industry Council chief executive, said during the UK Pig & Poultry Fair and Conference that cost pressure had to be addressed. Williams said that on top of cost pressure, there could be significant changes in the way birds are reared, due to retaile