Top livestock news
KFC boosts spending on British chicken to almost £100m a year
16th February 2026
KFC has pledged that by the end of 2026, 35 percent of its chicken will be sourced from British farms. To facilitate this, the chain is boosting its annual spend on British chicken by approximately £10 million, bringing the yearly total spend to almost £100 million.
Will weight‑loss drugs reshape UK dairy demand?
15th February 2026
Growing use of GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs is expected to bring both opportunities and challenges for the UK dairy industry, according to new analysis from AHDB.
Further cuts to farmgate milk prices announced
11th February 2026
February milk prices continue their downturn amid “significant pressure across dairy markets”.
Livestock Features
Poultry
Industry raises ‘serious concerns’ about proposal to improve welfare for laying hens and lambs
15th January 2026
Bird flu housing measures now in force – check how to protect your flock
8th November 2025
Northern Ireland: Poultry ordered to be kept indoors following confirmation of bird flu cases
7th November 2025
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