An agriculturalist in Morobo County of Central Equatoria State urged state and national authorities in agriculture ministry to improve poultry for better livelihoods of citizens.
Agriculture Advisory Organization Managing Director Metaloro Clement said poultry still remains at initial stage demanding for more attention from government through provision of favourable policies, Morobo Community Radio reported.
He added that importing birds, feeds and treating poultry diseases outbreak remains a big challenge in maintaining and rearing chicken in the country.
Extension workers Atayi Rose and Khemis Joel Kenyi said poultry keepers should provide good feeding for the poultry to minimise cases of falling preys to predators in neighbouring bushes.
The agriculture practitioners said poultry promotes economic growth