Agricultural Commodities
Moves towards creating an innovative poultry production chain have taken a step forward following the release of a report into a major three-year European study.
A new real-time feedback system for maintaining animal welfare during transport came about during the design and delivery of a Canadian quick reference tool to help producers decide if chickens should be transported. The system, called Transport Genie, will be presented at the World Poultry Tech Conference in Atlanta this November.
The ‘Espace for the Future’ has become an important stage in the SPACE visit. This year, following on from the robotics theme highlighted in 2017, the elected representatives of the Chambers, with support from SPACE, were keen to focus on ‘innovation to improve working conditions’. A field of great importance for both workers and employers.
Slower growth and greater volatility in the global poultry trade requires new market strategies, according to a report released by Rabobank this week.
Blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotics, senor and vision technologies, the internet of things… technology developments continue to be driven forward at pace in today’s society.
Broiler farmers Tienus and Alie Berkepies switched from regular broiler production to Better Life standard (‘Beter Leven’ – 1 star) at the beginning of 2017. They recently built their third poultry house and now have 75,000 chicks on 8,000 square metres. The new poultry house is equipped with ceiling ventilation.
Dozens of farmers from across South East Asia (SEA) have attended the region’s first dedicated workshop on cage free egg production.
Seven multi-national food companies have this week launched the Global Coalition for Animal Welfare with the aim of providing a roadmap for change next year.
Concerns are growing over South Africa’s decision to impose an Agricultural Safeguard levy of 35.3% on bone-in chicken cuts.
Promoting eggs as a source of the highest quality protein is the key focus for World Egg Day, which takes place this Friday (12 October).
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