The poultry industry is one that bears the brunt of the growing demand for corn and soya bean for conversion to bio fuel resulting in skyrocketing prices for these materials, which are vital for livestock feed supply.
It is against this background that the regional body representing poultry producers will take a proposal to Caricom agriculture ministers today for the research and development of a programme, which could see an increase in the supply of regionally produced raw materials, particularly in Belize, Trinidad and here in Guyana where land resources are readily available.
The development programme will examine the feasibility and suitability of varieties of rice, corn/sorghum and cassava that could be grown in these countries and is expected to save money given the increase in food prices worldwide.
