Afghanistan Nears Self-Sufficiency in Poultry Production

Last Updated on December 1, 2024 6:51 am

The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock of Afghanistan said that since the return of the Islamic Emirate to power, the number of poultry farms in the country has increased from 3,000 to 15,000.

Misbahuddin Mustaeen, the spokesperson for the ministry, emphasized that Afghanistan has now nearly achieved self-sufficiency in poultry meat production.

“When the Islamic Emirate came to power, the number of poultry farms had dropped to 3,000. However, due to extensive efforts, this number has now risen to 15,000, and we have almost achieved self-sufficiency in poultry meat production,” he said.

At the same time, the Kabul Poultry Association assured the quality and standardization of poultry farms and slaughterhouses in Afghanistan.

“Afghanistan has now achieved self-sufficiency in poultry farming, and we currently have 13 slaughterhouses, four of which are located in Kabul, with the rest in the provinces,” said Hakim Jan Ibrahimkhil, the head of the association.

“The Islamic Emirate must support domestic production in such a way that it increases, and all government offices and affiliated organizations utilize these products.” Sailab Samandar, an economic affairs expert said.

Officials of the Islamic Emirate have repeatedly announced that Afghanistan has now achieved full self-sufficiency in the production of 36 types of goods and partial self-sufficiency in 31 other types of goods. Supporting domestic production has been declared as one of the interim government’s priorities.