Gabon turns to broiler production to reduce imports
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Gabonreview
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema discussed with former Prime Minister Raymond Ndong Sima and economic operators ways to develop agriculture and livestock farming, particularly broiler production. The 23 October talks focused on increasing domestic production and involving young people, reports Gabonreview.
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema wants to increase domestic broiler production in order to gradually reduce food imports. He discussed this approach on 23 October with former Prime Minister Raymond Ndong Sima and a delegation of economic operators interested in investing in agriculture and livestock farming, reports Gabonreview.
The discussions focused on developing the poultry sector and increasing the involvement of young Gabonese in agricultural production and livestock farming. The government presents these sectors as potential sources of jobs, investment and economic diversification, according to Gabonreview.
