Poultry

Lancashire turkey farmer Paul White has appealed to the public to support small-scale producers who are losing out to frozen turkeys as people look to secure a turkey ahead of Christmas Day

Only half the amount of free range turkeys will be available this Christmas as a result of the avian flu outbreak, industry experts have confirmed.

Retailers Tesco and Waitrose have announced support packages totalling almost £17 million for egg producers and suppliers, while Noble Foods announces price rises from next month.

Free-range egg farmers were calling for supermarkets to look to the dairy sector for answers as the average producer loses 29p for every dozen eggs they sell.

Industry groups have reacted with anger after it was revealed that a leading supermarket has opted to sell imported eggs while UK producers battle to meet demands.

The Government has been accused of failing its leading animal welfare facility, leaving UK farming, trade and health facing a ‘significant threat’ from disease, according to a report published this week.

King Charles shared his love of sustainable food and farming, during a visit to Yorkshire.

The Welsh Government has defended its decision not to issue a national housing order just hours after a further outbreak of avian influenza was discovered at a captive bird site in North Wales.

The grocery sector has warned that food inflation could hit 19 per cent over the coming months as the farming industry says production will be reduced if nothing is done to address financial pressures.

A Welsh farmer has taken to social media to hit back at supermarkets paying low prices for eggs. Maisie Tinwell reports.