Kenya plans to triple chicken production

게시됨 2020년 10월 23일

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Kenya has partnered with the World Bank to boost its poultry sector aiming to reach a flock of 240,000 birds in the next six months. This move aims to meet the country's demand for chicken and eggs, which currently is not met in full, with imports making up the difference. The project also focuses on introducing more productive chicken breeds that could increase egg production from an average of 100 to 250 eggs per year. This initiative is expected to increase self-sufficiency in poultry products by 20% and 30% for meat and eggs respectively.

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Kenya has signed a memorandum with the World Bank on the development of poultry in the country. Under the program, producers plan to reach a regular population of 240,000 birds over the next six months. Domestic demand for chicken in the country is about 300 thousand heads per month, but Kenyan producers can cover only 60% of demand for meat and 50% - for eggs, and the rest is imported. The cost of feed is a major concern for poultry producers in Kenya, but new breeds of chickens can increase productivity. According to the Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Organization, the new breed can lay about 250 eggs a year compared to a hundred eggs (average productivity now). Expanding the poultry sector ...

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