Dominican Poultry Industry Ensures Food Security and Economic Growth

• Poultry farming in the Dominican Republic continues to play a vital role in both food security and the national economy. With daily production exceeding 750,000 fresh chickens, Gregory Marte, executive director of the Dominican Poultry Association (ADA), emphasised that between 300 and 400 trucks transport chickens daily from production farms to various markets, ensuring a consistent supply.
• Monte Plata, a major production hub, ships 250,000 chickens daily, further solidifying the country’s self-sufficiency in poultry production.
• Alongside chicken, the Dominican Republic’s egg industry has experienced record growth, with annual production reaching 3.95Mn eggs, valued at 21.00Mn pesos. This figure averages nearly one egg per person per day and supports both domestic consumption and exports.
• Of note, the country exports approximately 60Mn eggs monthly to Haiti and Cuba, contributing to foreign currency earnings and regional leadership in egg production.
• Additionally, despite challenges, strategic decisions have led to a 51% increase in genetic stock, boosting production capacity. Local prices for poultry products also remain stable, contrasting with international price hikes, and demonstrating the strength of the national poultry sector.

(Source: Dominican Today)