http://www.fwi.co.ukFarmers Weekly interactive provides a poultry farming news feeden-gbFri, 10 Feb 2012 09:08:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131402/record-world-wheat-stocks-forecast-pushes-prices-lower.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131402/record-world-wheat-stocks-forecast-pushes-prices-lower.htmlThe grain market has eased on a US Department of Agriculture report which yesterday raised its estimate for end of season world wheat stocks to a new record highFri, 10 Feb 2012 09:08:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131389/proposed-cuts-to-support-for-solar-and-wind.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131389/proposed-cuts-to-support-for-solar-and-wind.htmlWide-ranging changes to Feed-in Tariff support for all types of renewable energy technologies have been unveiled by the government today (9 February).Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:06:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131362/partnership-approach-aids-bronchitis-diagnosis.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131362/partnership-approach-aids-bronchitis-diagnosis.htmlInfectious bronchitis is one of the most challenging diseases affecting both broiler and egg producers. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate vaccination are both key in keeping on top of the disease, as Poultry World reports Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131361/ad-launched-to-bolster-support-for-us-cage-ban.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131361/ad-launched-to-bolster-support-for-us-cage-ban.htmlA new advertising campaign has been launched by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and United Egg Producers (UEP) in support of the US conventional cage banWed, 08 Feb 2012 16:39:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131357/management-changes-at-vion.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131357/management-changes-at-vion.htmlInternational food group VION has announced that Ton Christiaanse, chief executive of VION Food UK, is to leave the companyWed, 08 Feb 2012 15:33:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131342/new-campaign-for-british-eggs.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131342/new-campaign-for-british-eggs.htmlFour of Britain's leading chefs are joining forces to launch a new campaign called Think Outside the Box to inspire home cooks to get creative and use more eggsWed, 08 Feb 2012 09:19:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/04/131295/over-half-of-uk-eggs-produced-are-non-caged.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/04/131295/over-half-of-uk-eggs-produced-are-non-caged.htmlFor the first time more than half the eggs produced in the UK are laid by non-caged hens, latest figures from DEFRA have revealed.Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/04/131283/michelin-chef-teams-up-with-somerset-egg-producer.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/04/131283/michelin-chef-teams-up-with-somerset-egg-producer.htmlFree-range egg producer Dan Wood, from Blackacre Farm, Somerset, has teamed up with Dorset's only Michelin-starred chef, Russell Brown, to help raise the profile of his award-winning eggs.Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/03/131297/new-research-into-environmental-impact-of-poultry-industry.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/03/131297/new-research-into-environmental-impact-of-poultry-industry.htmlResearch into the environmental impact of broiler and egg production systems is underway, in a project funded by DEFRA LINK, the Scottish Government and DARD Northern Ireland.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/03/131282/iec-joins-forces-with-the-un.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/03/131282/iec-joins-forces-with-the-un.htmlThe International Egg Commission has formed an official working partnership with the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, giving the egg industry has an official voice within the UN's systems.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:39:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/03/131278/aussie-poultry-firm-fined-for-labelling-infringement.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/03/131278/aussie-poultry-firm-fined-for-labelling-infringement.htmlAn Australian poultry company has been fined AUS$100,000 (£68,000) for describing its birds as "free to roam" when they were housed in confined spaces.Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:52:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/02/131244/experts-give-their-views-on-coccidiosis.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/02/131244/experts-give-their-views-on-coccidiosis.htmlAs part of a new series looking at poultry health issues, we invite a panel of experts to answer the essential questions about a range of diseases and health threats, kicking off with coccidiosisThu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/02/131243/plentiful-feed-for-free-range-layers-for-best-results.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/02/131243/plentiful-feed-for-free-range-layers-for-best-results.htmlEncouraging higher feed intake to increase egg mass is more effective than introducing energy-rich feed to raise flock productivity, according to a leading nutritionist. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/31/131236/alltech-appoint-new-vice-president-europe.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/31/131236/alltech-appoint-new-vice-president-europe.htmlAnimal Health and nutrition company Alltech have promoted Patrick Charlton to the position of vice-president EuropeTue, 31 Jan 2012 15:47:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/31/131219/potters-wins-humane-association-award.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/31/131219/potters-wins-humane-association-award.htmlPotters Poultry International has been awarded the Manufacturers Seal of Approval by the American Humane Association for their welfare-friendly aviary at the International Poultry Exhibition in Atlanta. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:35:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/30/131217/egg-sales-see-3.6-rise.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/30/131217/egg-sales-see-3.6-rise.htmlRetail sales of eggs rose by 3.6% last year - the largest annual rise since 2008, Mark Williams, chief executive of the BEIC, told producers at Severn Valley Poultry Discussion group.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:27:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/30/131210/us-poultry-sector-needs-to-reform.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/30/131210/us-poultry-sector-needs-to-reform.htmlUS chicken production is in dire need of reform if it is to compete with foreign and domestic competition, as Andrew Watts reportsMon, 30 Jan 2012 14:34:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/30/131201/industry-should-shape-up-to-compete-in-eu-market.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/30/131201/industry-should-shape-up-to-compete-in-eu-market.htmlThe UK poultry industry needs to become more efficient if it is to compete in a consolidating EU market. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:20:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/27/131184/producers-urged-to-report-those-breaking-cage-ban.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/27/131184/producers-urged-to-report-those-breaking-cage-ban.htmlUK egg producers have been urged to be vigilant and report anyone flouting the ban on conventional cages or importing illegal eggsFri, 27 Jan 2012 09:35:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/26/131168/poultry-man-shaves-his-moustache.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/26/131168/poultry-man-shaves-his-moustache.htmlSuffolk-based poultry processor Arthur Diaper is on the sponsorship trail, having shaved off half his moustache to raise funds for military charity, Help for HeroesThu, 26 Jan 2012 09:08:00 GMT