Poultry Production Outlook for 2012 Looking Positive

Production is being supported by domestic backing and high but stable producer prices.

Broiler meat exports remain virtually non-existent in spite of continued statements from senior cabinet officials that Russia will offer 200,000-250,000 metric tonnes for export in 2012.

According to the USDA's Poultry & Products Semi-annual report, broiler consumption is forecast to fare well in 2012.

Better access to imports keeps poultry retail prices growing less rapidly than the rest of the consumer basket.

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