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poultry

[pohl-tree] / ˈpoʊl tri /




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Poultry litter only becomes available when chicken houses are cleaned, not necessarily when a farmer needs it, said Maples.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Richard Griffiths, head of the British Poultry Council, which represents poultry breeders and processors, said the news was "most welcome".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Poultry from Brazil, widely criticised for its poor quality, and fruit and vegetables from South Africa or Europe all flood Kinshasa supermarkets, often at exorbitant prices.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

Poultry prices also contracted significantly, reflecting lower export prices from Brazil as avian-influenza trade restrictions imposed by China prompted exporters to shift sales to lower-priced markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Rosie was a “free-range chicken” from Petaluma Poultry.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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