Agri-Business
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Opinion
Northern Ireland's poultry sector remains in Avian Influenza (AI) lock-down mode, in total contrast to the Republic and Scotland.
Pig/Poultry
The compulsory requirement to house poultry as a precautionary measure against bird flu has been lifted by the Department of Agriculture.
Consumers will begin to see alternative labels for 'free range' eggs from next week on wards, the IFA's Nigel Renaghan said.
Egg producers who are set to lose their 'free range' status deserve State support, according to Irish MEP Marian Harkin.
It’s ridiculous that free range egg producers must re-label their cartons in the wake of the Avian Influenza outbreak.
Supermarkets need to support 'free range' poultry farmers, according to Chairman IFA Poultry Committee Nigel Renaghan.
A new labelling system is being considered to protect the 'free range' status of eggs, according to Minister of State Andrew Doyle.
'The Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, must look at the prospect of changing the legislation governing free range or organic status for poultry as bird flu outbreaks continue.'
'Free-range poultry producers now face a stark choice - allow their flocks outside and risk infection, or keep them confined and face severe income loss and disruption to their business'
