Export Potential Of 40,000 Tons Of Chicken

A study by the Department indicates that Mauritius can now export about 40,000 tons of chicken to the sister island, which is a promising market. To achieve this goal, however, requires that the export standards are in line with those prevailing internationally.

The question was raised recently at the Animal Week at Curepipe Livestock Research Station (CLRS). A booklet entitled "good farming practices" was launched on this occasion. During the ceremony, Ram Prakash Nowbuth, permanent secretary ministry, said that the meeting produces 60% of its milk. "I wonder why Maurice can do the same and it remains a major concern for the government. We produce 65,000 tons of meat, 45 000 tonnes of chicken - which is why our self-sufficiency - and we are ready to export to Reunion. " 

He added that the Comoros, with a population of 500,000 inhabitants, are also prepared to import. "It is very likely that we managed to conquer the markets of La Réunion and Comoros far as we are self-sufficient in eggs and deer. If we're here, why do not achieve our goals in the production of milk? " 

Arguing that the issues relate not only on milk and meat, but also chicken and fruit, Ram Prakash Nowbuth felt that this will be possible to market potato chips form because the government will offer full support. Turning to the CLRS, he recalled that at the time there was resistance against the Annexation AREU. "There was a need to review and redefine the AREU and it is imperative to use all the skills of the country." 

President of Food Agricultural Research Council, Alain Noël, said that the celebration of World Animal Week is to educate farmers to adopt good farming practices. He stressed the need to take good care of the animals and conduct farming activities according to established standards. 

Regarding the CLRS, he explained that it extends over an area of 8 hectares and besides animals (cattle, sheep, rabbits ...), research is done on different varieties of fodder on milk pasteurization and parasites. 

Speaking of research on a variety of flies, considered dangerous, Alain Noël said: "They gave positive results in relation to animal nutrition, preservation of the race" Creole "and the quality of milk and in the future, we will work to enhance the level of research, training and quality. "