# Global poultry industry technological and research advances > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-poultry-industry-technological-and-research-advances > Updated: 2026-10-23T07:56:36.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The poultry industry is seeing growth driven by technological innovation and rising global demand for affordable protein. In Costa Rica, poultry products remain accessible to lower-income populations despite broader food cost increases. Sector expansion is supported by demographic shifts, urbanization, and advancements such as IoT sensors, automated feeding systems, and improved nutritional additives like probiotics. Research efforts are further optimizing production. In Bangladesh, scientists have developed a plantain-based feed additive intended to lower costs, reduce reliance on imported medicines, and increase omega-3 fatty acids in meat. Additionally, the Participatory Indigenous Chicken Breed Improvement Programme has been recognized for strengthening smallholder production through community-based breeding systems, specifically helping rural households in Cambodia access better quality breeding stock. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Poultry research innovations aim to improve production and genetics New poultry innovations include a plantain-based feed additive from Bangladesh to cut costs and an award-winning community breeding programme in Southeast Asia to support smallholder farmers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poultry-research-innovations-aim-to-improve-production-and-genetics ### 2026-10-13: Poultry industry grows through technological innovation and demand The poultry industry is expanding due to technological innovations in production and a global increase in demand for affordable, healthy protein sources. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poultry-industry-grows-through-technological-innovation-and-demand --- Cite as: Global poultry industry technological and research advances. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-poultry-industry-technological-and-research-advances