ABARES to conduct chicken meat industry review

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has been commissioned to conduct an independent review into the relationship between growers and integrated producers in the Australian chicken meat supply chain.

With production value expected to reach a record $4.2bn, the poultry industry is an important component of Australia’s agricultural sector. 

The review will examine whether there is evidence of market failure within the industry, and if so, potential actions that could be introduced, as applicable. It will also consider information contained in recent inquiries into the industry, as well as examining the industry’s evolution over time.

As part of this process, ABARES will seek information and evidence from stakeholders via Have Your Say, in response to an information paper to be released shortly. It will also conduct stakeholder engagement across all major parts of the chicken meat industry.

The Executive Director of ABARES, Dr Jared Greenville, said ABARES was well placed to undertake the review as an independent economic research body within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

A draft report is expected to be completed by mid-2025 for stakeholder comments, with a final report to government due as soon as practicable thereafter.

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