Production of hatching eggs gets major boost with Govt-Private Sector partnership

Hatching eggs are to receive a major boost, as Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has announced a significant investment in local production through a partnership between the Agriculture Ministry and the private sector.
The Minister revealed that a massive investment will be undertaken within the agriculture sector, with a key focus on hatching egg production.
“We are now moving to make a massive investment in hatching egg production. As a matter of fact, we have already acquired tunnel houses which are on their way to Guyana, and the project will be taking place in Pakuri, where land clearing has already started. Dr Walsh and I have been working with the private sector to move this process forward,” Mustapha revealed.
Currently, Guyana uses about 53 million hatching eggs annually.
The Minister added that the initiative will be rolled out in a few months and highlighted the improvements compared to the hatching eggs previously available.
“So, in a very short space of time, we will see a massive transformation in this sector. At the same time, we are continuing to expand in terms of the hatching eggs we had before. But, as I said, we will be investing to ensure Guyana becomes self-sufficient. We currently use approximately 53 million hatching eggs annually, and with this project, I am hoping not only to surpass that demand but also to export to Caribbean markets,” he explained.
When it comes to the livestock industry, Guyana is already self-sufficient in table eggs and poultry. However, President Dr Irfaan Ali has repeatedly emphasised that he wants Guyana to produce its own hatching eggs and expand poultry production to build local export capacity.
In recent months, the world has faced significant challenges in food production due to environmental changes, resource constraints, and rising global demand.
With soaring demand for poultry products – including hatching eggs, table eggs, and broiler meat – the Government is ramping up efforts to ensure food security while mitigating risks posed by the global bird flu outbreak.
In 2023, Guyana produced just 27,000 eggs. By August 24, 2024, production had increased to 97,000 eggs. Minister Mustapha expects that, within a few years, Guyana will become self-sufficient in egg production.