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Tanzania's poultry farmers seek import ban for fair trade

Tanzania Poultry Breeders Association say they have the capacity to supply about 85 per cent of the local market needs. PHOTO FILE | NATION

By  Apolinari Tairo

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

Poultry breeders in Tanzania want the government to block imports of poultry and its products to protect their business.

The Tanzania Poultry Breeders Association (TPBA) secretary-general Manase Mrindwa said they have the capacity to supply about 85 per cent of the local market needs.

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