P4m poultry abattoir fails to take off
Friday, April 08, 2016
According to a source, officers from the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) informed them that the contractor engaged to build the abattoir was left with the finishing touches. The poultry abattoir was supposed to be opened by April or May 2015 but it failed.
“Our main worry as poultry farmers is that we do not have an abattoir where our chickens can be slaughtered. We have been told to raise five percent of what the government had spent and we have been ready to pay since 2013.
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...