Local Turkey producer says avian flu outbreak could be damaging for the sector
A Sligo based Turkey producer says the current fears over avian flu is hugely concerning for those working in the sector. A cull will begin today on a flock of over 3,000 turkeys at the centre of an avian-flu outbreak. The birds, on a commercial farm in Co.…
Sligo turkey producer says there’s uncertainty in the market this year
The Covid 19 pandemic, and the onset of the Omicron variant in particular, is creating uncertainty in the Christmas turkey market as many families are unsure how many visitors they will have for the festive season. While some families may have ordered large birds in past years, this is not…