Chicken Imports Temporarily Approved | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 9, 2026 · 1m

The Guyanese government has temporarily greenlit chicken imports to ease a supply crunch, after poultry producers begged for help amid plummeting local output — but only for a few weeks, promising to exit once domestic production rebounds. The minister’s cautious approach balances consumer demand, farmer interests, and long-term industry health. Meanwhile, a $1 billion push into high-tech, climate-controlled poultry farms aims to modernize the sector and attract young talent — with early results showing thriving flocks and faster growth, setting the stage for a future where local supply can…