Decision to reduce chicken prices in next few days: Minister

2 June 2023 11:42 am

A solution will be provided to reduce the price of chicken in the local market in the next two to three days, Trade, Commerce, and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando said.

He said the retail price of chicken in the local market has increased during the past few days.

Addressing the media, he said he was to have a meeting with the owners of the poultry industry to discuss their issues.

He said it is necessary to increase chicken production if to reduce prices. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)