Both of these latest projects involve the development of poultry breeding facilities, and aim to enhance food security in Oman by raising self-sufficiency in resources for the poultry supply chain, and reducing reliance on imports. The first of the deals was agreed upon in Muscat this week by Oman-based Osool Poultry Company with genetics company Aviagen (Ross), reports Times of Oman. In late 2020, Osool Poultry Company announced production would soon commence at its new poultry facility, which was the first hatchery in Oman. Poultry breeder investment in northwest OmanThe Sultanate’s most recent poultry project is a breeder farm in Buraimi. According to Muscat Daily, this involves Royal Poultry Farms, the agriculture ministry, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning.


Source:   The North Africa Journal
June 26, 2024 15:57 UTC