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Water Security for the Chicken Meat Industry

The Australian chicken meat industry is facing unprecedented water shortages in response to climate change and increased water demand. This project reviewed current water use (including peak demand and variability) and water security across the Australian chicken meat industry. It also projected the impact of various climate change scenarios on future water security for grow-out farms for the next 15 years. Based on the findings, key factors such as water licencing and public policy settings were reviewed to identify solutions to improve water security for the Australian chicken meat industry.

Project date

18 Jan 2020-30 Nov 2020
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Principal investigator

Eugene McGahan

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Project funded by

Multiple industries
Alternative protein Aquaculture Cereal grains Cross industry Essential oils Fruits Game Honey bees Nuts Other rural industries Pasture, fodder & feed Poultry Pulse grains

AgriFutures Australia

AgriFutures Australia proudly focuses on building a rich future for Australian agriculture. We live and work in the regions and …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

Sustainabilities

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