Poultry Association urges government intervention on rising feed costs

Stakeholders in the poultry industry, under the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), have called on the federal government to address the rising cost of poultry feed, which they say threatens the sustainability of the sector.

Speaking at the 13th Nigeria Poultry Show in Abeokuta, themed “Adapting to economic realities: innovative approaches to poultry production amidst raw material deficit,” Dr. Olalekan Odunsi, Chairman of the event’s organizing committee, highlighted the industry’s challenges. He noted that the high cost of feed, among other issues, is severely affecting the sector’s contribution to food security, employment, and the national economy.

Dr. Joe Dada, Chairman of the Board of Livestock Feeds Plc, in his keynote address, urged the government to support agriculture to enhance food security. He also encouraged poultry farmers to adopt technology-driven innovations to boost profitability and sustainability.

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“These technological innovations in agribusiness value chains are critical for improving farmers’ operations, fostering profitability, and ensuring long-term viability,” Dada stated.

Rev. Gideon Oluleye, South-West Zone Chairman of PAN, called for increased government funding for agriculture and policies to create markets for farmers, such as expanding the school feeding program.

PAN’s National President, Mr. Sunday Ezeobiora, represented by Vice President of the South-East Zone, Onu Izuo Lisa, emphasized the sector’s struggles with high production costs, inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, and limited marketing opportunities.

The event highlighted the urgent need for collaborative efforts between the government and stakeholders to stabilize the sector and ensure its growth.