Poultry

The best way to protect Welsh flocks against current disease threat was the main topic up for discussion at the recent NFU Cymru Poultry Conference, held in Builth Wells.

NFU poultry board chair, James Mottershead said AI vaccination programme for birds need to be safe to give consumers the confidence to continue eating poultry products, and must not disrupt exports

The Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally cleared 2 Sisters owner Boparan’s proposed deal to buy feed mills

The NFU plea coincides with the first suspected bird flu outbreak of the season in Northern Ireland, which was recorded among a commercial flock in Co Tyrone

Restaurant chains have introduced 'surcharges' for eggs

Defra urges poultry keepers to be vigilant as it promises payout for lost birds

Defra has also announced new housing measures in York, North Yorkshire and Shropshire

The UK Health and Security Agency said the individual had close and prolonged contact with a large number of infected birds

Bird keepers in Wales are urged to 'remain vigilant' and report any signs or suspicion of avian influenza immediately