Public engagement

October 2021

Opinion - South Africa's small poultry producers need greater industry representation

Egg layers Production types Free range

28 October 2021

7 minute read

Despite the good intentions of government and the private sector, the poultry industry remains closed to new entrants, says Kobedi Pilane, co-ordinator of the APP (African Poultry Producer) chapter in AFASA (African Farmer Association of South Africa).

EU begins consultation on new animal welfare legislation

Genetics and breeding Genetics and traits Poultry behaviour

25 October 2021

5 minute read

The European Commission has begun a wide public consultation as part of its efforts to revise animal welfare legislation.

UK public voices support to retain food self-sufficiency levels

Markets & policy Market trends Markets and economics

5 October 2021

7 minute read

More than 54,000 people in the UK have signed an open letter to Environment Secretary George Eustice that calls for the UK to retain its current level of 60% self-sufficiency in food production.

UK students gear up for this year's harvest festival

Markets & policy Market trends Sustainability

3 October 2021

5 minute read

More than 50,000 students across the UK will take part in NFU Harvest Live this week, where they will be making meals with British produce and meet the farmers who grow their ingredients.

US unveils new climate partnership initiative for ag sector

Egg layers Flock management Meat poultry

1 October 2021

15 minute read

The USDA has announced a $3 billion investment in agriculture, animal health and human nutrition as part of a new climate partnership initiative that will tackle the urgent challenges the face US farming.

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