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.