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Japan’s poultry industry faces unprecedented challenges from avian influenza and climate change

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Japan’s poultry industry under avian influenza and climate pressure

Poultry still has the highest self-sufficiency among all proteins, but it is projected to decline due to succession issues in farming in Japan. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
Poultry still has the highest self-sufficiency among all proteins, but it is projected to decline due to succession issues in farming in Japan. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)

As Japan grapples with the relentless spread of avian influenza, its poultry industry is under mounting pressure to maintain production levels. The ongoing crisis is expected to accelerate consolidation within the sector, driven by a complex interplay of demographic shifts, climate challenges, and geopolitical tensions. Japan’s egg production is projected to decline by 6% in 2025 compared to the previous year, falling to an estimated 2.2 to 2.3 million tonnes, according to the Japan Poultry

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