Iran report %20 percent surge in chicken production amid overcapacity
Iran has reported a significant increase in chicken production this summer amid efforts to reduce the idle capacity existing in the poultry sector.
A senior official from Iran’s agriculture ministry said on Tuesday that chicken breeding had increased by 20 percent between March and July this year compared to the similar period in 2018.
Morteza Rezayi said production of layers and broilers reached around 478 million in the summer, saying breeding numbers could top 125 million in late September, a significant surge compared to figures recorded last year.
The official said, however, that increased production came as Iran had still 30 percent of idle capacity in the poultry industry.
He said breeders could increase their output if they were given guarantees about the future situation in the domestic market.
Rezayi said increased production and overcapacity meant Iran had no need to import chickens from abroad.
A heavy consumer of chickens and eggs, Iran is one of the biggest producers of the poultry items in the world.
The industry is heavily regulated, however, as many farmers rely on cheap diesel to run hatcheries and the government has a close watch on the sector as it plays a huge role in food security in the country.
Iranian ships sailing safely in international waters: IRGC Navy chief
The big role of steel industry in Iran’s development
Iran military awarded $40 mln worth of vessel building contracts
Israel preparing to stay in southern Lebanon after ceasefire: Report
Israeli pressure on Hamas ‘hardly helped’; swap deal necessary: Ex-Mossad chief
Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir again storms al-Aqsa Mosque
Iran: Israel’s attack on journalists’ vehicle in Gaza amounts to ‘war crime’
VIDEO | Israel’s war spending
Palestine Action wins again
VIDEO | Palestinian Authority's blockade of Jenin refugee camp reaches third week
Dec. 25: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation
PressTV NEWSLETTER
now
This makes it easy to access the Press TV website
