Sector groups - goose sector

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The Goose Group is the leading association for goose farmers in the UK and Northern Ireland, representing all those who are involved in the breeding, hatching and rearing of geese. The group seeks to promote and develop co-operation within the goose industry, particularly the sharing of knowledge between members.

BPC goose farmers promote their geese as a traditional product, slow grown in free range systems. Two voluntary industry levies, one for hatchers and breeders, the other for growers, supports the group’s activities.

The Group organises an annual 'Goose Farm Walk' where members and stakeholders meet to discuss the key issues and see the latest production techniques.

BPC Goose Code-of-Practice

The BPC is in the process of redrafting its Goose Code of Practice. The CoP covers the animal health and welfare of geese reared for meat, the traditional system in which they are reared, and the expected standards of food hygiene for on-farm processing that are requiered of farm gate producers. BPC is liasing with the RSPCA on how the CoP can be intergrated with Freedom Food principles.