Poultry producers will reportedly have more than 14.2 million chickens for December, which will equal about 60 million pounds of white meat, according to the National Council of Farm Production (Conaprope). The body says these numbers will translate into cheaper prices of the popular food product in time for Christmas. Radhames Silverio said that a big plus is the cooler temperatures the country has been experiencing since October. Silverio forecast a 20% increase in production compared to November, when some 11.8 million units were produced.
Furthermore, he expected the abundance to continue into summer. He explained that the fresh temperatures that will prevail into the winter season will stir the birth rate of the chickens, who as a result will gain more weight.