The animal feed industry could be boosted by the predicted increase in sales of poultry.
A study by meat consultancy firm GIRA has revealed that demand for poultry products is set to rise as a result of growing populations, reports Poulty World.
The company predicts global demand for all meats will grow by 40 million tonnes (15 per cent) over the next ten years, with 60 per cent of this driven by poultry.
Ian Murphy of Invest Northern Ireland, one of the organisations funding the research, claimed farmers must increase production to handle the clamour for poultry.
He told the news provider: "What companies must do is to redouble their efforts to ensure efficiency, productivity and innovation in areas such as higher value added products for niche markets, and overall competitiveness."
Poultry is likely to be popular as it is cheap and easy to produce compared to red meats, according to the study.
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