# Sunflowers for birds to sing about - Grain Central

> Australian sunflower growers are finding a market in bird seed and pet food mixes, with Lovitt's Group continuing to buy sunflower seed after acquiring Takari Seeds. The Australian Veterinary Association estimates 4.2 million pet birds in Australia.

- Date: 2017-02-21 · published 2017-02-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Australia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/72623-sunflowers-for-birds-to-sing-about-grain-central
- Commodities: [Sunflower Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SUNMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Pet food demand adds a niche outlet for sunflower seed, but it is too small to affect feed grain or meal prices.

## Sources

- graincentral.com: https://www.graincentral.com/cropping/sunflowers-for-birds-to-sing-about/

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