PRODUCTION OF CHICKEN MEAT IN THE REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA COMPARED WITH THE OTHER FORMER YUGOSLAV COUNTRIES
Keywords:
poultry meat, chicken meat, costs, investments, strategiesAbstract
Poultry meat, particularly chicken, plays a significant role in the human diet and has seen a global increase in production over the years. This research focuses on chicken meat production in the Republic of North Macedonia and other former Yugoslav countries from 2012 to 2022, using data sourced from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Among these countries, the Republic of Serbia leads in chicken meat production with an average of 96,667.64 tons over the period. The Republic of Slovenia and the Republic of Croatia follow, each also producing an average of 96,667.64 tons. The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina produces an average of 57,574.28 tons. In contrast, the Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Montenegro are much smaller producers, with averages of 1,711.91 tons and 1,424.95 tons, respectively. Compared to the other former Yugoslav countries, chicken meat production in Montenegro and North Macedonia is about four times lower. Despite its smaller production volume, the Republic of Montenegro shows the highest average growth rate of 6.67% for the period 2012-2022. The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina follows it with a growth rate of 2.61%, Slovenia with 2.29%, Serbia with 2%, and Croatia with 1.66%. The Republic of North Macedonia, however, experiences a slight negative growth rate of -0.02%. The National Strategies for Agriculture and Rural Development in these countries are crucial in guiding the development of poultry production. These strategies outline the goals, policies, and measures needed to advance agricultural practices and improve poultry production.
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