AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program: Extension Webinar Series

A group of white chickens walks on a dirt-covered ground inside a barn in Australia, with blurred human legs and boots visible in the background, illustrating the development of high-quality chicken meat.

About the Webinar

The AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program’s Extension Webinar Series is designed to connect researchers with all areas of industry to share the outcomes and benefits of their research. Join us for the next AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program Extension Webinar, where we will discuss the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program Open Call for 2026–27. This webinar is designed for researchers and service providers interested in the Open Call. You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Gain clarity on the application process
  • Hear more about current research priorities
  • Ask questions directly to the AgriFutures team.

Date: Monday 18 May 2026
Time: 11am AEST
Location: Online via Zoom
RSVP: Registration link TBC.

About the Open Call

AgriFutures is welcoming Preliminary Research Proposals, including post-graduate scholarships, that address the research areas under the following priorities within the AgriFutures Chicken Meat RD&E Plan 2022-2027:

  • Priority Area 1: Improving environmental sustainability outcomes
  • Priority Area 2: Enhancing chicken biosecurity, health and welfare
  • Priority Area 4: Ensuring the food safety of Australia chicken meat.

Click here to see the full Open Call

Key Event Information

Date

18 May 2026

Location

Online via Zoom

External Websites

Helpful Information

To watch recordings of previous Chicken Meat Extension webinars on topics including broiler nutrition, litter management, biosecurity, environment, gut health and nutrition, head to the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Extension site.

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