Pig & Poultry Fair 2026 🐖🐔
Thank you to everyone who visited CFE's stand at the Pig & Poultry Fair this May! Rising energy costs and an uncertain energy market has created challenges for many producers, as farming is an energy-intensive process. We enjoyed meeting you, and discussing how energy-efficient systems - such as heat recovery and burning recycled woodchip as fuel - can give you more control over your energy bills. Another big thank you to our partners and everyone who contributed to a fantast
Fuel Insecurity and the UK Poultry Industry: How Low-Carbon Solutions Can Help Producers
Rising oil and gas prices have become a major issue for the UK economy in recent years. What began as a sharp energy shock in 2021–2022 has evolved into a prolonged period of volatility. This leaves many sectors exposed to what can be described as commercial fuel insecurity: a persistent risk of high and unpredictable energy costs. While manufacturing, logistics, and retail have all felt the strain, the impact is especially clear in the UK poultry industry. Now more than ever
Planting Miscanthus as a Biomass Crop for Resilience and Profitability
If your farm has low-yield areas where conditions mean that wheat, barley and other crops find it difficult to grow, have you considered planting miscanthus as a biomass crop? According to TerraVesta, miscanthus is a long-term profitable option. Although its establishment costs are relatively high, miscanthus is a low-maintenance, long-lasting crop that doesn’t need fertilisers and pesticides (which are steeply increasing in price). It also can thrive in low-quality soil and