Chicken producers reduce carbon emissions

 

Canada’s chicken farmers have reduced carbon remissions by six per cent per kilogram over the seven years from 2016 top 2023, according to an audit performed by Groupe AGÉCO.

There was also a six per cent improvement in feed conversion and the carbon footprint related to feed declined by 10 per cent.

Water consumption held steady.

Tom Klompmaker, president of the Chicken Farmers of Canada national supply management agency, said he is proud of producers.

The report also said many chicken farmers are planning investments over the next five years which will further reduce the industry’s carbon footprint through improved ventilation, enhanced insulation and smart barn technologies.