Scottish government asked to support chicken sector
NFU Scotland is urging the Scottish Government and retailers to play their part in securing the future and growth of the Scottish chicken industry. In a letter to Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead, Union President Nigel Miller has called on the Scottish Government to consider supporting public procurement body Scotland Excel, to ensure it can source more Scottish chicken. Given the short-term difficulties being faced by the sector,...
Poultry meat demand continues to drive industry forwards
Speaking at AHDB’s Outlook Conference, NFU poultry specialist Chris Dickinson said that rising demand for poultry meat would help drive the industry forwards. He suggested that the industry was well integrated, unsubsidised and poultry enterprises dovetailed well on mixed farms. Poultry enterprises offer advantages of quick turn round and opportunity for growth. The industry operates without the burden or benefit of a levy board and...
Vigilance essential to keep UK disease free says NPA
On the 13th anniversary of Britain’s most serious outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, National Pig Association is reminding Government and the public of the need for continued vigilance. The reminder comes in the same week that African swine fever, another serious notifiable disease, is reported in Poland, carried across the border from Belarus by a wild boar, and putting the European Union commercial pig industry at increased risk of...
Dubai next stop for Welsh Lamb
Dubai will host one of the world’s biggest trade shows next week and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) will be there for a slice of the action. The premium quality and distinctive flavour of Welsh Lamb will be promoted to thousands of buyers during Gulfood, a five-day event which is held at the trading hub of the Middle East. HCC will be one of over 4,200 exhibitors at the show and will share a stand with the Welsh...
Advice to help grow your business at 2014 British Pig & Poultry Fair
The 2014 British Pig & Poultry Fair will offer free technical forums, delivering a wealth of advice to help pig and poultry farmers grow their business. Set to take place on 13th-14th May, the event will include technical forums offering advice that can be practically implemented on-farm to help drive business growth. There will be a focus on energy diversification on-farm and a Planning forum – ‘Planning permission – the...
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