The Angola National Chicken Consortium has set a target of producing 10,000 tons of chicken by 2025, as reported by ANGOP on Monday. This information was shared by Jamir Baptista, the representative of the National Poultry Association of Angola, during a meeting of producers held in Benguela.
According to Baptista, this initiative is driven by the government with the goal of enhancing the production of chicken and eggs in the country. He noted that one major challenge to developing national production has been the scarcity of feed.
To address this issue, the government is facilitating the first shipment of 20,000 tons of corn and soybeans to support the poultry sector. This shipment underscores the government’s commitment to boosting the economy, according to Baptista. He mentioned that the government has agreed to provide large quantities of corn and soybeans to producers, at favorable terms, to aid in feed production.
Baptista also shared that producers were instructed during a meeting with Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano, to conduct a mapping of all poultry farming infrastructure—both active and inactive—across the nation.
“This inventory will offer a clearer understanding of the current state of poultry farming in Angola and how the government can assist in its development,” he explained. The collected data will be sent to Luanda for consolidation with that from other provinces, aiding in planning efforts to achieve the outlined objectives.
“This will become a routine practice, as we aim to establish a Provincial Association that will advocate for the interests of producers at the local level,” he stated.
Baptista believes this project will positively impact the country, as the government currently incurs significant debt from importing chickens. “We must stop relying on imports for products that are essential to the basic food basket. Our commitment is to ensure that by 2025, we make substantial progress in this area,” he asserted.
He cautioned, however, that while this transition cannot happen overnight, unity among stakeholders is crucial to expedite the shift from being importers to becoming producers.
