Collectively, they cover the free range and cage egg sectors, pullet rearing, the feed sector, broiler and turkey production and processing. Meet the NFU Poultry Board and see what their priorities are for 2024-2026.
November NFU Council update
NFU Chief Poultry Adviser Aimee Mahony updated Council with the breaking news that Defra has announced that housing measures will be extended to the whole of England from 00.01hrs on 6 November 2025.
This comes after regional housing measures were introduced for northern and parts of central and eastern England on 30 October.
The measures apply to all keepers who have more than 50 birds, or those with fewer than 50 birds who sell or give eggs away.
Activism advice
Tailored guidance to help you deal with incidents you might have involving activists: Guidance on activism
AI and biosecurity
As we enter the peak risk period for HPAI, NFU Poultry Board Chair James Mottershead is urging all bird keepers to practice the stringent biosecurity measures. “We must all play our part in minimising the impacts of this awful disease,” he said. Hear more from James.
- Biosecurity examples – download this updated photobook of good and poor examples
- Visit our biosecurity hub
- Need to know information on AI cases across the UK
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