THE Poultry Association of Zambia (PAZ) says the sector has recorded a notable reduction in stock feed prices, thanks to this year’s bumper harvest and the appreciation of the Kwacha. In an interview, Wednesday, PAZ Executive Director Dominic Chanda said feed prices had dropped by between K20 and K60, marking the biggest reduction in about six years. “We have observed positives coming into the industry that will have a positive impact on production. We have seen the past two months a downward movement in the price of feed, the huge output for maize – 3.7 million metric tonnes has been a major contributing factor. We also have a good crop of soybeans, the appreciation of the Kwacha has also resulted...

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