Chicken Meat

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.

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Chicken Meat

Eight new research projects to boost the chicken meat industry

In 2023, the Program sought research proposals that were innovative and had the potential to bring transformative change in some of the above priority areas. The Program called for proposals that addressed the current needs and challenges of the chicken meat industry, including an unprecedented period of biosecurity threats and an industry that is continuously striving to strengthen its sustainability credentials. As a result, the Chicken Meat Program has contracted eight new research projects adding to the thirteen projects already underway in the Program, plus its extension activities.

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Caleb Wellard
CHICKEN MEAT / 04.09.24

Supporting aspiring researchers and leaders in the chicken meat industry

The Gary Sansom Scholarship aims to uncover future leaders creating a vibrant and sustainable future for the chicken meat industry.

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CHICKEN MEAT / 20.08.24

Australian Chicken Meat Sustainability Framework launched

In a world first, Australia’s chicken meat industry has launched its sustainability framework designed to clearly demonstrate the industry’s sustainability priorities, measure ongoing performance and establish forward-leaning targets.

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CHICKEN MEAT / 23.07.24

New workforce strategy for Australia’s $8 billion+ chicken meat industry

Today marks the release of the first workforce strategy for Australia’s chicken meat industry, developed by AgriFutures Australia in conjunction with the Australian Chicken Meat Federation (ACMF)

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