Europe: .0.Good prices for meat poultry continue

Van den Hurk notes that bird flu is less active in Europe. 'But besides bird flu there are other factors that influence the market. For example, the cost price for the production of poultry meat has risen considerably. Especially the feed costs, which make up 60 to 70 percent of the total costs. As a result, a number of poultry farmers and integrations are reluctant to impose chicks.' In addition, according to the Rabobank sector manager, poultry production in Poland is growing due to the positive market conditions. This increases the supply from that market. Turkey sector is shrinking Turkey production is declining in the Netherlands. Some turkey farmers want to switch to broiler poultry. 'Turkeys are not only more sensitive to bird flu, they are also heavier animals. Raising a turkey costs a lot of capital and that makes the risk greater than with broilers,' says Van den Hurk. 'Another factor is that not the entire chain is located in the Netherlands. For example, turkey farmers ...