More growth in organic poultry sector

Further evidence of growth in the UK organic poultry sector at producer level comes from ARM Buildings Ltd. The Staffordshire-based specialist housing manufacturer reports a 20 per cent growth in demand for houses, mainly for the production of organic table birds.

The company is now producing an average of two buildings a week supplying both small- and large-scale producers having flocks ranging from 500 birds to 25,000 plus birds.

Demand is particularly strong in the south-west of England, where growth in free-range egg production — both organic and conventional systems — has also been noted.

"Producers have been looking for well-designed solidly-constructed buildings, which are truly mobile and, importantly, vermin-resistant," commented Roger Smith ARM's sales director.