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How cheap chicken ran rampant across Britain Poultry farming boom blamed for housebuilding delays and turning rivers green Daniel Woolfson17 February 2024 • 12:00pm Related Topics Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Environment Agency, Chicken, Pollution, Farming...

Imagine if these sort of losses and "death events" were occurring in commercial pig or poultry units, the public outcry would be horrendous. But then, the middle class urbanites just love their smoked salmon. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68502267

Heard this said plenty of times, but really if you have a small farm turning over a relatively small amount say £1-200k you are only ever going to be able to make so much money no matter how efficient you are or how well you sell your produce. The only way to increase profits is to increase...

Are english and scottish farmers too posh to push for better terms of trade by protesting as the europeans do to great effect?

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Bernard Matthews has confirmed that it will proceed with the proposal to close its Great Witchingham site, which will impact 600 jobs. A spokesperson for the poultry processor said operations will cease at a date to be confirmed at the end of...

Out with the animal cruelty. In with … mushrooms? These farmers are leaving factory farming behind Written by Whitney Bauck from the Guardian Some farmers have turned from livestock to crops to avoid the financial pitfalls and thorny ethics of industrial agriculture Farmer Tom Lim had been...

Hello, I'm a young entrepreneur and farming enthusiast, recently graduated from Nottingham, UK. I have an idea that could significantly benefit farmers by helping them generate more revenue and access a broader marketplace. It's essentially a web-based platform aimed at facilitating easier...

Hi looking to buy 30 acre hill farm in north west Ireland. Never farmed in my life but have new wellies lol. Not looking to make a living at this more a hobby to cover my expenses and the outlay of the land etc. what should I start with on the hill farm with zero experience? I know everyone...

Being as its the first of March. I'm sure British Sugar would like us to start drilling.....! Anyone started yet. (We haven't lifted last year's yet🤐) I know @Breckland Boy likes an early beet thread 😉😄

Hey all, I’m from Norfolk 19 looking for a job around the Norwich area I’ve had experience in pretty much every sector of farming from poultry, ariable, cattle, sheep, pigs. and now looking for long time work if you have anything please get in contact on 07379652758

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RSPCA Assured Assessor in Pigs and Poultry! Are you passionate about animal welfare? Do you have experience in assessing pig and poultry farms? Join us in ensuring the highest standards of welfare in the industry! Apply now via link below...

Written by Stella Meehan from Agriland Dr. Colm Moran has been appointed chief regulatory officer at Alltech, a global agri-business with more than 5,000 staff and customers in over 120 countries. Moran has worked with Alltech for more than 20 years, most recently serving as director of...

As the title suggest considering going down this route with the cattle. Mega simple system, no breeding stock, one stock class. 12 month old bought in 400kgish animals, groups of 40 grazed from March to November on good free draining ground. Fresh cell every day, grazing herbal lays, no corn...

I am playing around with the idea of setting up a poultry unit to supplement beef and sheep farm, was looking for advice. Thinking two 40k broiler units or 32k free range layers. What would be better? What Labour hours per day would each take to complete? Which has better margins? Thanks

Written by Louise Hickey from Agriland A case of avian influenza (bird flu) in England has been confirmed by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). The disease was detected in commercial poultry and is the first confirmed case of 2024 in England. Chief...

Welcome to the Environment Agency Q&A event on The Farming Forum. For the next two days, this thread will be open for questions for our team at the Environment Agency to answer farmers questions on agricultural regulations. The Environment Agency are aiming to engage with the community on the...

Hello, i am a pasture manager / sheep worker from Saskatchewan, Canada. I care for approximately 3200 head of mixed ewes, that are brought to me from many different ranches, for about 6 months on 6240 ac of native prairie / mixed grasslands on what is know as "crown agriculture lands". During...

Perception and perspective are very different things. Generally individuals and old farmers see food security as an existential threat eg if we had a major war (see WW2) and we struggle to have enough food in the UK. Retailers and governments see food security along the lines of “are the supply...

Just seen in FW that RT plan to press ahead. RT(and so NFU) have now come out with it. So that's the battle lines drawn.. If you want GFC, then stay in nfu If your again it, join BFU Also looks like we need to talk with NSA Anyone with contacts at top of NSA? Updated on 8th March following 2...