Poland ranks second in the production of ducks in the European Union

Poultry sector is one of the most important branches of domestic agricultural production, and Poland has been the largest poultry producer in the European Union since 2014. The structure of domestic production and exports is dominated by chicken and turkey poultry, but duck production is also gaining economic importance. A large proportion of duck production is exported, primarily to EU countries. There is also growing demand from domestic consumers. Qualities and use of duck meat The dominant breed of ducks reared in Poland is Pekin. Ducks of this breed are characterized by: a short broiler production cycle, low nutritional requirements, significant healthiness and high meat content. Dishes based on duck meat are a permanent element of culinary traditions in all regions of Poland. The growing consumer interest in duck meat is due to its culinary and health qualities. Duck meat is juicy and tender. It contains large quantities of easily assimilable protein and is easily ...