Start Date: 2024-10-12
End Date: 2024-10-18

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Government Invests in Poultry Sector Research

On October 15, 2024, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced a $5.15 million investment in the Canadian Poultry Research Council. This funding supports research initiatives aimed at enhancing poultry welfare and sustainability, such as developing feed ingredients from fruit waste, and managing environmental conditions to reduce avian influenza risks. The research aims to meet consumer demand for healthy poultry products while minimizing environmental impacts, including emissions and air quality. These efforts are part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, targeting improvements across the production chain.

Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']