chicken

16 Jun

Chicken, eggs post double inflation rates

ObserverObserver Moneychicken, eggs post double inflation rates

Chamwe Kaira Chicken and eggs in South Africa where Namibia imports most of its food needs have consistently posted double digit inflation rates in recent months, research by Simonis Storm Securities have shown. One of South Africa’s largest chicken producers by revenue, Astral Foods Ltd, forecasted about N$45 million diesel expenses per month due to power outages. It cost them N$741 million in the first half to sustain their chickens for longer since load shedding caused delays in their slaughtering and so consumer prices are inflated. “Locally, higher chicken feed and transport prices continue to raise consumer prices from domestically…

The types of chicken production systems

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Hanks Saisai Farming is an activity that primarily focuses on the production of food and fiber inclusive of commodities such as wool and cotton for example. In Namibia, chicken farming is an emerging venture that is on the rise with a focus on producing table eggs and meat to supplement the daily protein needs of many households. For one to farm successfully with chickens for either egg production (layers) or meat (broilers), it is of great importance to implement a certain production system. By definition, a chicken production system is the way or method in which chickens are kept and…