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  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Food Production Systems

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  • Increased demand for organic and conventional poultry products has heightened consumer concerns regarding sustainability, animal welfare, and health.
  • Organic poultry production, governed by regulations like EU 848/2008, necessitates poultry adapted to outdoor systems and specific nutritional, health, and welfare constraints.
  • Chicken adaptability in organic systems extends beyond pasture access to encompass resilience against farming challenges without compromising welfare, performance, or product quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify solutions for emerging challenges in organic poultry production chains.
  • To analyze consumer perspectives on organic poultry production.
  • To define and assess key factors of chicken adaptability in organic farming.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on organic poultry production.
  • Analysis of regulatory frameworks (e.g., Reg. EU 848/2008) impacting poultry farming.
  • Identification and evaluation of factors contributing to chicken adaptability.

Main Results:

  • Organic poultry chains face new challenges requiring innovative solutions for future production scenarios.
  • Consumer viewpoints highlight the importance of sustainability, welfare, and product quality in organic poultry.
  • Chicken adaptability is defined by resilience to organic farming conditions, encompassing pasture use, nutrition, health, and welfare management.

Conclusions:

  • Enhancing chicken adaptability is crucial for the success and sustainability of organic poultry production.
  • Addressing regulatory constraints and consumer concerns through improved adaptability can ensure high welfare, performance, and product quality.
  • Future research should focus on the genetic and management factors influencing chicken adaptability in diverse organic farming systems.