http://www.fwi.co.ukFarmers Weekly interactive provides a poultry farming news feeden-gbMon, 06 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/06/116442/report-highlights-lack-of-investment-in-broiler-growing-sheds.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/06/116442/report-highlights-lack-of-investment-in-broiler-growing-sheds.htmlA period of sustained loss between 2004 and 2008 has led to insufficient investment in rearing facilities, according to a report commissioned by the NFU and UK broiler growers.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/03/116474/fwi-video-news-review-3-july.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/03/116474/fwi-video-news-review-3-july.htmlWatch our round-up of the week on FWiFri, 03 Jul 2009 18:01:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/03/116461/thirteen-illegal-immigrants-found-on-poultry-farm.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/03/116461/thirteen-illegal-immigrants-found-on-poultry-farm.html A poultry farm near Crediton, Devon, faces fines of up to £130,000 after employing 13 illegal immigrant workers. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/03/116376/figures-revealed-showing-french-poultry-giant-received-nearly-54m-in-eu-aid.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/03/116376/figures-revealed-showing-french-poultry-giant-received-nearly-54m-in-eu-aid.htmlBrussels is at the centre of a gathering storm over the fairness of its subsidies, after revelations that France's leading processor has individually received more than €60m (£51m) in EU export aidFri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/114569/fw-awards-2009-celebrating-the-best-in-british-farming.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/114569/fw-awards-2009-celebrating-the-best-in-british-farming.htmlThe Farmers Weekly Awards have become a symbol of the innovation and commitment of British farmers. Find out how to enter or nominate someone you think would make a worthy winnerThu, 02 Jul 2009 11:40:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/116440/cheshire-poultry-show-sees-a-doubling-in-entries.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/116440/cheshire-poultry-show-sees-a-doubling-in-entries.htmlLast year John Tickle was gently cajoled into taking over the Cheshire Poultry Show, which seemed to be languishing in the doldrums. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/116375/ten-children-through-to-eggs-factor-2009-grand-final.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/02/116375/ten-children-through-to-eggs-factor-2009-grand-final.htmlTen children from across the UK have beaten off hundreds of entrants to gain a place at next week's grand final of the Eggs Factor 2009 cooking competition, organised by Lion eggsThu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/01/116272/five-top-tips-for-increasing-broiler-efficiency.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/01/116272/five-top-tips-for-increasing-broiler-efficiency.htmlCobb broiler specialist Matthew Wilson gives his five top tips on increasing broiler efficiencyWed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/01/116372/poultry-sectors-oppose-creation-of-independent-animal-health-body.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/07/01/116372/poultry-sectors-oppose-creation-of-independent-animal-health-body.htmlDEFRA's plans for an independent body to regulate animal health, paid for by the livestock sector, are being opposed by both the UK egg and poultry industriesWed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/30/116386/jamie-oliver-show-behind-birds-with-bigger-breasts.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/30/116386/jamie-oliver-show-behind-birds-with-bigger-breasts.htmlPoultry producers are using a new breed of chicken to meet consumer demand for birds with bigger breastsTue, 30 Jun 2009 10:06:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/30/116369/bord-bia-underfire-from-chef-over-marketing-campaign.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/30/116369/bord-bia-underfire-from-chef-over-marketing-campaign.htmlBoth the Irish egg and poultrymeat industries are running marketing campaigns this summer in a bid to increase sales during the downturnTue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/29/116364/wild-birds-can-spread-infectious-bronchitis-to-poultry-flocks.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/29/116364/wild-birds-can-spread-infectious-bronchitis-to-poultry-flocks.htmlA team of UK researchers has found evidence that wild birds can spread infectious bronchitis between poultry flocksMon, 29 Jun 2009 15:08:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/29/116348/andrew-hall-is-the-second-finalist-of-pfizer-trainee-of-the-year-award.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/29/116348/andrew-hall-is-the-second-finalist-of-pfizer-trainee-of-the-year-award.htmlThe second finalist for this year's Pfizer Trainee of the Year Award is Andrew HallMon, 29 Jun 2009 09:47:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/27/116339/lion-egg-products-embarks-on-new-marketing-campaign.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/27/116339/lion-egg-products-embarks-on-new-marketing-campaign.htmlManufacturers of Lion Egg Products are embarking on new marketing campaign with the aim of capturing a greater share of the UKSat, 27 Jun 2009 04:54:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/26/116341/fwi-video-news-review-26-june.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/26/116341/fwi-video-news-review-26-june.htmlWatch our round-up of the week on FWi Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:01:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/25/116322/banham-poultry-sells-off-composting-business.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/25/116322/banham-poultry-sells-off-composting-business.htmlNorfolk's Banham Poultry is planning to increase turnover by concentrating solely on rearing and selling chickens after selling its "non-core" composting operationsThu, 25 Jun 2009 15:04:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/25/116328/eu-ministers-reject-proposal-to-extend-environmental-rules-for-pig-and-poultry-units.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/25/116328/eu-ministers-reject-proposal-to-extend-environmental-rules-for-pig-and-poultry-units.htmlEU environment ministers have decided not to extend the scope of the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive to include hundreds of UK pig and poultry farmersThu, 25 Jun 2009 13:05:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/24/116314/vion-recognised-for-cutting-water-use-at-poultry-plant.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/24/116314/vion-recognised-for-cutting-water-use-at-poultry-plant.htmlVion UK's Anglesey plant has been shortlisted in this year's Water Efficiency Awards in the Saving Water categoryWed, 24 Jun 2009 15:03:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/23/116289/german-vet-outlines-tips-on-gumboro-disease.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/23/116289/german-vet-outlines-tips-on-gumboro-disease.htmlPoultry producers in northern Germany have successfully reduced the incidence of Gumboro disease by vaccinating birds earlier and taking blood samples to check the level of protection.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/22/116277/poor-egg-handling-increases-salmonella-risk-in-uk-restaurants.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2009/06/22/116277/poor-egg-handling-increases-salmonella-risk-in-uk-restaurants.htmlA new survey has revealed that poor egg-handling practices in restaurants and takeaways could be putting UK consumers at risk of food poisoning.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:05:00 GMT