Guide for Sustainable Agricultural Practices: Poultry Farms

Year Published

2021

Contributing Organizations

International Trade Centre (ITC)

Finance in Motion (FiM)

eco.business Fund

Type of Resource

Tool

Languages

Spanish

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Agriculture, Forestry & Land Use

Target Audience

Banks

Real Economy Corporates

Asset Managers

Asset Owners

Relevant Geography

Latin America and the Caribbean

Resource Description

This resource is a technical guide for implementing and operating poultry farms. It covers the full production cycle and provides recommendations to identify and mitigate environmental, labor, and social risks for projects seeking financing.

Why This Matters

The guide supports responsible investment in poultry farming by helping assess and reduce sustainability risks across environmental, labor, and social dimensions.

Key Insights

Outlines stages: facility setup, chick arrival, feeding, health control, slaughter, and handling
Identifies risks such as odors, wastewater, solid waste, energy use, and land use conflicts
Recommends waste separation, composting, water reuse, and biosecurity
Addresses labor risks (gas exposure, repetitive tasks) and social risks (informal labor, community health)

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