A survey conducted by the Nederlandse Postduivenhouders Organisatie (NPO) was attended by 606 pigeon fanciers; according to the source, 80.7% of participants supported establishing a program within a national framework. This support was interpreted as meaning the program should not be completely centralized, but organized within national borders.
Respondents requested flexibility in implementation according to regional-scale differences; it was noted this should be arranged particularly taking into account distance, flight lines and local conditions. It was often stated that regional-scale adaptations would increase the feasibility of implementation.
However, participants said they considered national-level competition rules important for preserving fair competition and comparability. Many fanciers said that maintaining standards would prevent unfair advantages.
The survey also frequently raised issues such as young bird losses, branch/subscription sizes and the position of small breeders. These topics emerged as priority issues to be considered in designing regional implementations.
A detailed summary and the main findings are included in the report published by the NPO; according to the source, the full results can be accessed on the site.
