Indonesia: Demand falls as backyard poultry is banned

But the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation says a city-wide ban on backyard poultry, which comes into force Wednesday, will also rob many of a vital source of nutrition.

Our reporter in Jakarta, Katie Hamann, says a recent spike in bird flu infections and steps to curb the spread of the virus is turning Jakartan's off their chicken.

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation issued a statement urging people to continue eating poultry and advising of safe preparation methods.

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Source: ABC Radio Australia

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