| LIVESTOCK BREEDING |
|
Status and Market Trends: Brunei Darussalam hatchery sector is still at its infant stage; however the Department of Agriculture has put much emphasis on poultry breeding, particularly, on the production of quality fertilized eggs. Currently, Brunei has two (02) broiler breeder farms producing 7.84 millions eggs in 2005 which manage to cater about 62 percent of national requirements. The population of the broiler parent stocks has increased to the current stocks of 163,199 birds. The remaining 4.83 million of fertilized eggs requirements are still imported from neighbouring countries. In view of the expanding food processing sector in the country, the poultry industry, particularly the broiler and layer sectors, are expected to expand in the future. In order to meet the great demand, at least 2 or 3 new breeder farm establishments are required. Such establishment could increase the breeder population in order to produce sufficient fertilized eggs for the hatchery sector in the country . Brunei Darussalam has yet to establish layer breeder farm to cater the fast expanding layer industry. The population of local cattle and buffaloes fluctuated from an estimated around 2,000 heads and 6,000 heads in 1997 to around 1,079 heads and 4,790 respectively in 2005. Presently, Brunei Darussalam has at least four types of cross-breed cattles and one type of swamp buffalo which has been reared intensively and extensively. Breeding has never been emphasized, and improvement in breeds has to rely on good husbandry management and better breeding technology. The buffalo sector is facing inbreeding problem, hence buffalo breeding technology is one of the top priority in the country. OPPORTUNITY : Livestock breeding, broiler, layer and large ruminant produce quality meat and secure quality offspring and fertilized eggs. MARKET SETTING AND TRENDS: The per capita consumption of beef in 2005 is 13.3 kg while egg and broiler meat are 289 eggs and 44.55 kg respectively. The breeder sectors, broiler, particularly, has not reached the required quality to safeguard the smooth supply of hatching eggs to the hatchery secto rs. REMARKS: Opportunities are widely offered for the establishment of breeder farms for the production of fertil ized eggs hatchery. SUPPORT FACILITIES The government policies have been supportive towards investment in agriculture and agro-based food products. The Department of Agriculture will be in-hand to provide assistant to potential investors in areas that includes: • Leasing of semi-developed land and industrial site at a reasonable minimum rate for a mutually agreeable period. • Provision of basic infrastructures (access road , drainage, irrigation, portable water and electricity). • Application on Special Tax breaks for declared pioneer industries and products. • Assistance from the Department of Agriculture and a host of other support facilities. • The proposed agro-technology park aim to conduct scientific work and biotech innovation and commercial operation may serve as knowledge-based service provider. Further Enquiry: |
|
STATUS AND MARKET TRENDS
|