This review discusses the development of ostrich farming in Poland, emphasising the key success factors that led Poland to become one of the leaders of ostrich farming in Europe. The paper presents three stages of development of this new poultry sector in Poland, discusses adaptation of ostrich to climate conditions in Central Europe, provides information on the national and international market for ostrich products, as well as infrastructure and organisation of ostrich farming in Poland. It also summarises the main effects observed after Polish accession to the EU with respect to ostrich farming development and finally give prospects for the future.
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