A daily digest of market, agri-policy, technology and climate news — from Ukraine and the world. 19 news items in 22 sections.
Tasmanian poultry farms are tightening biosecurity after Australia's first H5N1 detections and warning that an outbreak in commercial flocks could force total depopulation.
A confirmed H5N1 case in a seabird in Western Australia has raised concern for native wildlife and poultry biosecurity. Scientists say the key risk is whether the virus…
Nepal’s livestock authorities say around 700,000 poultry birds, 300,000 kilograms of feed and 1.1 million eggs have been destroyed after H5N1 outbreaks in 10 districts.
Nigeria and FAO have launched a $350,000 programme to strengthen preparedness for highly pathogenic avian influenza, including the training of 240 animal health personnel.
Nigerian poultry farmers are facing chick shortages, expensive feed and reduced hatchery output, and the strain is already pushing egg and chicken prices higher.
Victoria is moving ahead with stricter standards for laying-hen cages, while producers warn about cost, timing uncertainty and risks for recently expanded farms.
Quebec poultry producers are tightening biosecurity as spring bird migration raises avian flu risks again, while researchers develop an AI-based outbreak warning system.
USDA proposed delaying a poultry grower protection rule from July 2026 to December 2027, reopening debate over tournament pricing and contract transparency.
India’s Uttar Pradesh government will require egg producers to print both production and expiry dates on each egg from April 1. The policy also sets temperature-based consumption windows,…
