The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) has raised alarms over the unfavorable impacts of scorching temperatures on the nation’s poultry trade.
JAS President speaks out
In a dialog with Radio Jamaica Information, JAS President Lenworth Fulton highlighted the gravity of the scenario.
He famous that the extraordinary warmth is taking a toll, with many small hen farmers reporting important losses.
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A response to the disaster
To mitigate potential losses, some farmers have adopted the technique of lowering their poultry numbers.
This protecting measure, whereas sensible, suggests a broader problem to the trade’s stability.
Is there a possible hen scarcity forward?
Fulton indicated issues about future provide, indicating that the availability of hen may be lower than regular in the course of the Christmas season if the scenario continues.
Such a scarcity could impression not simply farmers, however the festive traditions of many Jamaicans.
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