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Poultry farmers and industry experts attended this years NFU poultry research seminar to discuss the latest news in the poultry industry. Ellie Layton reports.

The Rare Breed Survival Trust’s chief executive Christopher Price looks at some of the UK's native poultry breeds which are suitable for smallholders

The retailer said the move would promote higher animal welfare standards for its chicken

UK production of major crops and livestock products fell significantly in 2023. Extreme weather and changing political support increased the risk of producing. Cedric Porter reports

The risk levels are still considered to be too high for gatherings of ducks, geese and swans, which will remain prohibited

APHA confirmed a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone had been declared around the affected farm

Egg and chicken meat producers were either 'unlikely or unsure' if they would still be producing poultry beyond November 2025

Detective constable David Hall of the North Wales Police Economic Crime Unit said the actions of the defendants could have ‘far-reaching consequences' due to traceability issues

Industry says lack of scientific evidence behind hen welfare plan

The retailer said by November 2024, all of its own-brand fresh chicken will be grown with over 20 per cent more space than the industry standard of 38kg/m2