Chicken meat is Australia’s most consumed source of meat-based protein. With the lowest environmental footprint of all meats, and as the least expensive form of meat protein, Australian chicken is loved for its convenience, affordability, and versatility.
This AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program RD&E Plan 2022-2027 has been developed to address the issues and opportunities facing the industry, and deliver the overarching vision of the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program to grow the long-term prosperity of the Australian chicken meat industry. The Plan has five priority areas, each with its own objectives, strategies and RD&E activities:
The AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program RD&E Plan identifies and balances the research, development and extension priorities and outcomes to promote industry productivity, profitability and sustainability.
Download the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program RD&E Plan 2022-2027
Australian primary industries that choose to invest in the levies system prescribe the amount of levy or charge applied to a commodity under the Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Act 1999, Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999, National Residue Survey (Customs) Levy Act 1998 and the National Residue Survey (Excise) Levy Act 1998.
A continued investment into chicken meat research will ensure chicken meat remains the most affordable and popular meat on the Australian domestic market. We are committed to working closely with all those involved in chicken meat production, including Advisory Panels and industry associations to identify research priorities and make Program investments which will have the greatest impact on the industry.
Learn about the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Advisory Panel
Visit Australian Chicken Meat Federation
The Sustainable Precision Feeding in Broiler Chickens in Australia project is a groundbreaking research consortium focused on securing the future of Australia’s poultry industry by advancing knowledge and publication in the field. It involves a global collaboration of eleven Australian and international universities, the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF), and nine research organisations and project sponsors.
Webinars and resources
Training
Animal Welfare – Applications open
Biosecurity – Applications opening soon.
For project related inquiries:
Sarika Pandya
Manager, Levied & Emerging Industries – Chicken Meat Program
sarika.pandya@agrifutures.com.au
0419 787 219
Stacey Gardiner
Coordinator, Levied & Emerging Industries – Chicken Meat Program
stacey.gardiner@agrifutures.com.au
(02) 6923 6965
For industry and strategic issues and inquiries:
Amanda Olthof
Senior Manager, Levied & Emerging Industries – Chicken Meat Program
amanda.olthof@agrifutures.com.au
0499 384 037
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