FMD boosts poultry sales
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Businesses have found solace in the chicken and poultry sales after reports that their beef sales have decreased due to FMD.
Although FMD has dwindled beef sales, meat processors have revealed that the demand for chicken has increased tremendously. Shops and supermarkets selling meat confess that the demand for poultry products has more than doubled ever since the FMD outbreak reduced beef sales. A manager at Pick 'n' Pay butchery, Keipopele Molathiwa said the demand for poultry products has increased since the FMD outbreak.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...