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Tunisia poultry production heatwave impact

Overview

Tunisia’s poultry sector has faced significant production challenges following record heatwaves in July and August 2026. Extreme temperatures, combined with frequent water and electricity outages, disrupted farm ventilation and cooling systems.

Fathi Gharib, president of the National Chamber of Poultry Slaughterhouses and Processors, estimated that mortality rates could have reached or exceeded “20% to 25%” in certain farms. While industry professionals indicate the production deficit has not yet reached a full-scale crisis, a gradual rebalancing of production is anticipated starting in October.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries is evaluating the scale of losses to adjust production levels. To mitigate future climate-related risks, officials have suggested investing in renewable energy to protect farms from power outages. Potential government support may include new financing lines, tax advantages, and enhanced technical and sanitary guidance.

Entities

National Chamber of Poultry Slaughterhouses and Processors · Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries · Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries · Tunisia · Trinidad and Tobago

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Tunisia poultry sector faces production losses from heatwaves

    Tunisia's poultry sector faces production deficits and mortality rates up to 25% due to summer heatwaves and utility outages. Officials expect a gradual production recovery starting in October.

  2. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Trinidad and Tobago poultry production drops due to extreme heat

    Extreme heat and heavy rains have caused a 20 percent drop in poultry production in Trinidad and Tobago, leading to temporary chicken shortages at some retail outlets.

Sources

kapitalis.com · webdo.tn