Zimbabwe: Bumper harvest to boost poultry sector

Source: Bumper harvest to boost poultry sector | Herald (Business) Business Reporter THE bumper harvest received by Zimbabwe this year on the back of a successful cropping season is expected to drive increased poultry production. A good harvest means improved availability and competitive pricing of stock feed, which is a major input for poultry farming. Already, official estimates indicate the country’s poultry industry is projected to grow by five percent to 156 078 tonnes this year. This will be a notable improvement considering that poultry output is said to have declined in 2020. This was attributed to viability challenges emanating from high cost and low availability of stock-feeds, low demand as well as the disruptions in supply chains for breeding stock. According to the Mid-Term Budget Review Statement presented by Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, last week, day-old chick production decreased by 2,5 percent from 73,4 million in 2019 to ...