The projects of the ERPA association

ERPA has identified several projects for action to be carried out:

To undertake a study to identify the units of production of rural poultry in the various Member States:

• types of production,
• economic importance,
• stakeholders,
• the breeds used
• sales circuits…

To develop a professional network between economic stakeholders and the collective organisations involved in the production of rural poultry in the various Member States, so as to enable ERPA to expand its communication and representation

To establish a comparison of national regulations and specific standards relating to this type of production: health, biosecurity measures, certification, marketing standards,…

To carry out actions to encourage the maintenance and development of selection of appropriate rustic breeds (research, support given to breeders, etc.)

To draft proposals for alternative biosecurity measures to cover the risk of Influenza that are suited to these types of production and that might become a reference at European level.

To communicate with institutional and professional organisations and the general public to gain recognition for the production of rural poultry, its specific characteristics and its importance in Europe.