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Red meat output drops 10% as livestock costs rise
The livestock sector in the country has experienced a decline of approximately 10% in red meat production from 2010 to 2025. This has been accompanied by a significant rise in livestock prices, especially for ewes, which have increased by 800% over 16 years—from around 240-300 dinars to about 2,500 dinars per head. This decline is mainly due to rising feed costs resulting from higher grain prices and the effects of drought, as well as a decrease in the national herd size, a decline in breeders, and the proliferation of illegal slaughtering and smuggling. The government is implementing a program extending until 2030 to improve productivity, which includes supporting breeders, developing a digital tracking system, and increasing local feed production, all aimed at promoting the sustainability of the sector.
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