Dhamar: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources today inaugurated the second phase of the contract farming project for poultry production in Dhamar Governorate, marking a significant step towards bolstering domestic poultry supply. This phase aims to achieve an initial capacity of 540,000 frozen chickens from a single slaughterhouse, continuing the project initiated by the late Dr. Radwan al-Rubaie, which seeks to replace imports with locally produced poultry.
According to Yemen News Agency, Undersecretary for Marketing Affairs Mohsen Atef described the project as a strategic initiative to strengthen national production, regulate the poultry market, and stabilize prices. He emphasized the ministry's commitment to achieving gradual self-sufficiency in the poultry sector.
Ahmad al-Durani, head of mobilization in the governorate, noted Dhamar's selection for this project due to its pivotal role in agricultural and livestock production. He affirmed that local authorities are committed to overcoming obstacles and providing support to breeders and investors to ensure the success of the project.
Deputy Director of Agricultural Marketing Ali al-Harb highlighted the project's contractual framework, which balances the interests of farmers and importers. This framework is designed to boost marketing opportunities and ensure a competitive domestic product that meets market needs with high quality.
Poultry Sector Chairman at the Chamber of Commerce Mohammed al-Burawi stressed the project's potential to transform the poultry market by providing high-quality local products at stable prices. He pointed out that the ministry's approach offers traders and importers an opportunity to transition towards domestic supply, thereby reducing dependence on imports and benefiting consumers and the national economy.
Engineer Hilal al-Jashari, the Value Chain Officer for Poultry, explained that the second phase is based on an organized operational plan. This plan focuses on improving supply chain efficiency, storage, and distribution methods, while gradually expanding production to meet broader market demand.
The initiative is considered one of Yemen's pioneering national projects, embodying the vision of the late Dr. Radwan al-Rubaie to replace imports with domestic output. This effort is aimed at strengthening economic resilience and supporting sustainable agricultural development.