Event
Dual Purpose Poultry Field Lab: Online Webinar
Join this Innovative Farmers field lab group to hear about the motivations and experiences farmers and researchers trialling dual purpose poultry.
In a new set of on-farm trials – the Dual Purpose Poultry field lab, six farms are working with welfare experts and researchers to assess the feasibility of dual-purpose breed poultry systems in the UK (i.e. bred for both eggs and meat). The triallists hope to gather information on the social and economic factors associated with a move away from specialisation in poultry farming, by monitoring their productivity, ability to thrive on diets using less imported high-protein feed, and welfare. A key outcome of the field lab is to build a community of practice around dual-purpose breeds.
Find out more about the Field Lab here.
Speakers and panellists
In this webinar, we will be joined by the triallists and other members of the group, including:
- Sam Packer, Soil Association – Field lab coordinator and Standards Innovations Manager
- Dr. Annie Rayner, Planton Farm – Field lab researcher
- Mike Mallett – Maple Farm, Kelsale, Suffolk – Triallist and mixed organic farmer
Points of discussion on dual purpose breeds
- Breed information and differences
- Welfare and behaviour
- Feed and diets
- Marketing and consumer engagement
Attendees are encouraged to bring their questions to the panel through the Q&A, where there will be plenty of time for discussion.
