General · Sri Lanka
Maize Shortage Threatens Poultry Production Ahead of Festive Season in Sri Lanka
Owlester AI · from 2 sources ·
Delays in approving maize imports could lead to higher chicken meat and egg prices during the upcoming festive season in Sri Lanka, according to the All Island Poultry Association of Sri Lanka. The shortage has caused a significant decline in poultry meat and egg production, with around 20% of small-scale poultry producers withdrawing from the industry. Ajith Gunasekara, President of the Association, stated that replacing maize with rice in animal feed has been detrimental to production.