The country confirms multiple cases of avian influenza as the virus spreads globally.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources has imported over 428,000 live animals to ensure a stable red meat supply. Veterinary measures are already in place to prevent the spread of animal diseases in the Sultanate.
Al-Ra’i National Livestock Company has obtained funding for sheep and goat farming to enhance the country’s livestock and meat production.
The Israeli company has raised US$29 million and expects an additional US$10–15 million. The company is doing so to modify its production process to lower costs and scale up whole-cut cultivated beef.
The new initiative introduces brooder units to improve poultry farming in the country. Small-scale farmers are set to benefit from healthier birds and a more stable supply.