- The introduction of an 18% VAT on poultry feed in Côte d’Ivoire in December 2025 caused strong opposition and was suspended in January 2026.
- Over 500 poultry farmers were trained in April 2026 to produce their own feed, aiming to reduce costs and increase autonomy.
- Rising feed and chick prices, along with the removal of tax exemptions, have significantly increased production costs, threatening the sector’s competitiveness.
- Farmers are focusing on local solutions, including producing their own feed and chicks, to lower costs and improve quality control.
- The sector is adopting a resilience strategy based on local innovation, skills sharing, and better marketing to ensure its survival and growth.
Source: africa24tv.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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