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UK'EU SPS talks gather pace as poultry sector urged to prepare
17+ hour, 2+ min ago (357+ words) The UK poultry industry is being urged to prepare for major trading changes as negotiations on a new UK'EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement move closer to a formal deal. Defra says businesses should begin planning now, warning that the…...
Avian influenza prevention zone in Northern Ireland lifted
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (293+ words) The Avian Influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland and the ban on poultry gatherings has been lifted as of 15 May. The measures, imposing a range of compulsory biosecurity measures on poultry flocks, were introduced on 1 November 2025. The…...
EU blocks Brazilian poultry imports as antimicrobial rules tighten
17+ hour, 16+ min ago (284+ words) The European Commission confirmed that Brazil will not be authorised to export poultry or other animal-origin products to the EU from 3 September 2026, following a review of compliance with antimicrobial-use rules. The move forms part of Brussels" wider effort to enforce…...
Do not let poultry biosecurity slip this summer
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (363+ words) Poultry producers are being urged to use the summer months to strengthen structural biosecurity measures and maintain behavioural protocols. Dr Paul Talling, biosecurity adviser at Livetec Systems, says this period is a valuable opportunity to tackle practical improvements to poultry…...
Poultry industry rallies behind school fundraising challenge
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (244+ words) The poultry sector is stepping up to support children with additional needs at Victoria School, West Midlands, through an ambitious Mount Toubkal fundraising challenge in partnership with the Boparan Charitable Trust. Following a visit to the school, teams from across…...
Challenge and opportunities at the British Pig & Poultry Fair
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (545+ words) Demand for eggs and poultry meat is strong and growing according to speakers at the British Pig and Poultry Fair, taking place on 13-14 May. Egg consumption has risen by 20% since 2019, but still remains behind many other countries on a per-capita…...
EU poultry prices strengthen as imports rise
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (205+ words) poultrynews. co. uk EU poultry prices strengthen as imports rise European poultry markets are showing resilience heading into mid-May, with broiler prices climbing to "294. 80/100kg, up 1. 6% on the week and 3. 2% higher than this time last year, despite signs of softer production…...
New RASE report calls for farm building rethink
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (368+ words) Launched at the British Pig & Poultry Fair, the latest Farm of the Future report from the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) explores how farm building design can reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency and support animal performance. "Rethinking farm buildings:…...
Maelor Foods records strong profit growth
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (150+ words) Maelor Foods has reported a sharp increase in profitability for the year ended 31 July 2025, with pre-tax profit rising to "9. 7 million, up from "5. 1 million the previous year, as turnover climbed 8. 3% to "276. 5 million. The business also more than doubled net profit after…...
Boparan given clearance to acquire turkey business Heidemark
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (282+ words) Ranjit Boparan, president of Boparan Private Office, said: "We were very pleased to receive the approval of the European Competition Office and to conclude the acquisition of Heidemark. Our combination strengthens our group's "Next Gen' strategy for advanced automation, innovation,…...