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Turkey farming is a well-supported, popular sector in Canadian agriculture – but with consumer competition and heavy regulation, it also presents a high bar to new entrants. Here is some expert advice on establishing a viable business.…

Poultry feed prices in Zimbabwe have trebled since 2016 amid a persistent shortage of locally grown soya and the resulting high cost of importing the protein source.

Free-range egg producer John Brunnquell puts poultry health and wellbeing at the heart of everything he does.

How free-range eggs lifted one community out of poverty.

Overshadowing the positive findings of a recent lifecycle assessment on the carbon footprint of Canadian broiler production are the results of another survey, which show that nearly one-third of Canad…

Jonna May Hernandez is the founder of the Benigna Poultry Farm in the Philippines.

Thanks to increasing oversight and clearly codified regulations, pheasant welfare has improved significantly in the UK in recent years.

Driven by rising demand from health- and eco-conscious consumers, free-range chicken farmers are gaining momentum in the Philippines.

Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of mobile layer units in Australia as a model for other hot climates.

Small and hardy, and a perfect fit for health-conscious consumers, quail can be an attractive alternative for business-minded Canadians thinking about setting up in poultry – as long as you know what …

Emu farming has been heavily promoted in India by many unscrupulous suppliers keen to take advantage of small-scale farmers. Here’s why many have been taken in by the big lure of big birds.

The organisers of the 2019 China Cage Free Egg Summit offer their top tips for going cage-free successfully.

An event preview of the 2019 Cage Free Egg China Summit

With dry weather and avian influenza, ostrich farming in South Africa has had to adapt to difficult conditions to remain viable.

Results of a recent study will help prioritise animal welfare issues in the UK using expert consensus.

Dr Chuanwu Xiong, CEO of Integrated Quality Consulting, speaks with The Poultry Site on what to expect in the Chinese egg industry in the next 5-10 years.

In April 2019, agricultural producer sentiment plunged as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined 18 points to a reading of 115, down from 133 in March.

For one small-scale poultry farmer, rearing chickens and ducks in South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal Midlands is a labour of love that’s paying dividends.

Any block to access to labour from outside the UK will have repercussions for the poultry industry.

Can both bird-welfare standards and commercial margins be improved by changing the way broilers are caught prior to slaughter? New Norwegian research has been getting to grips with the issue