They call the President of the Republic, Luis Abinader Corona
Mocha.- Mr. Jose Pichardo, president of the National Association of Producers of Laying Hens (ASONAPROP)on the occasion of the celebration of World Egg Day, offered statements about the crisis in that industry and at the same time congratulated the producers and consumers of the country and the world.
“The country’s egg industry started about 60 years ago, and we are pleased to report, first, that it is producing 3,000 million eggs a year, supplying the national demand and an important part of the Haitian demand; second, that we have a per capita consumption of 225 eggs per year (with aspirations to increase to more than 300 eggs, as is the case in other countries)”, says a press release from Asonaprop.
The statement indicates that “third, that we have the participation of hundreds of large, medium and small producers, distributed throughout the national territory, and creating thousands of jobs directly and indirectly. The egg industry produces efficiently, complying with production parameters that are comparable to world averages”.
Producers argue that “we produce a food with a high protein content, and low cost, considered by experts as an essential component of human nutrition. Highly nutritious and easily digestible. Rich in components such as phosphorus, calcium, iron, iodine and selenium, as well as vitamins that play important roles in maintaining body functions. Associated with decreased risk of liver disease and breast cancer; and its consumption approved by prestigious institutions such as the American Cardiology Association (AHA)”.
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All this information is of great interest to the country, but this very special day that should be a reason for rejoicing and celebrating, is, on the contrary, a source of concern and sadness. The egg industry is submerged in a great crisis that has been going on for several months.
Farm sales prices range between RD$4.00 and RD$4.50 pesos, while production costs are above RD$5.00 pesos per unit, coupled with the existence of a large farm inventory that cannot find a market.
Overproduction arises as a consequence of the granting of import permits for light breeding hens, carried out by previous and current authorities, in recent years; increasing their supply by 40%, in a market that is growing by 4%.
“Asonaprop, warned of the consequences that would derive from the lack of planning, through public documents; and today, the egg industry is suffering the effects of it”, they add.
“On World Egg Day, we make a Call to His Excellency the President of the Republic, Luis Abinader Corona, to come to the aid of the productive sector to seek solutions to this crisis, prevent producers from going bankrupt and continue to weaken this industry of high national interest that has been raised with great effort and sacrifice. We will keep waiting for your prompt response”, concludes the Asonaprop statement.
