Busia Poultry Farmers Cross to Kenya Due to Lower Feed and Drug Prices

Busia Poultry Farmers Cross to Kenya Due to Lower Feed and Drug Prices

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Poultry farmers in Busia District, Uganda, are increasingly purchasing feeds, vaccines, and drugs from neighboring Kenya because of lower prices. This shift is driven by rising production costs in Uganda, with a 50-kilogram bag of starter crumbs costing significantly less in Kenya compared to Uganda. The trend highlights the economic pressures faced by farmers in the region.

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