Chicken Meat
New data reveals $8 billion contribution of Australia’s chicken meat industry
Australia’s chicken meat industry is officially the nation’s fastest-growing livestock sector, contributing $8 billion to the economy, according to the newly released Economic Contribution of the Australian Chicken Meat Industry 2024 Report.
Commissioned by the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program, in partnership with the Australian Chicken Meat Federation (ACMF), the report confirms that employment in the chicken meat industry continues to rise, with tens of thousands of new roles created across farms, processing facilities and regional communities. Since the last economic modelling, the industry’s value has surged by an estimated 21% – averaging 3.9% growth annually – while employment has climbed 34%, or around 6% each year. It also highlights the industry’s steady growth despite challenges such as drought, COVID-19 and rising input costs.
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