January 12, 2009
Qatar urged to boost domestic feed production
Qatar's government is urged to increase local feed production, as animal feeds are getting too expensive for domestic livestock farmers.
The Central Municipal Council (CMC) has urged the government to set up a company to produce animal feed to ensure supplies and lower feed prices.
There is currently only one major animal feed producer in Qatar - Al Jabor Grains & Feed Company - and the CMC has asked the company to boost production.
CMC member Mohamed Al Khayarin expressed his worry, saying while animal feed prices fluctuates in other countries, prices will never lower in Qatar once it increases.