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Tribune News Network
Doha
In a big boost to Qatar's food self-sufficiency goal, Dar Al Rayan Investment Company will be establishing the largest poultry farm in the country at an estimated cost of QR1.6 billion.
The project by Al Rayan Poultry, a subsidiary of the Qatari-owned Dar Al Rayan, will have the capacity to produce 70,000 tonnes of broiler meat and 250 million eggs per year, enabling it to cover current and future market needs.
"We aim to contribute to and be a part of Qatar National Vision 2030 by undertaking strategic projects that support Qatar's food security programme," said Sheikh Suhaim bin Khaled al Thani, chairman of Dar Al Rayan Investment Company.
Al Rayan Poultry has already allocated more than 15 million square metres of land for the project in various strategic areas across Qatar, including the First Agro Cluster in the South as well as Al Waab, Al Dawoodiyah and Al Sidriya farms in the North.
In a major step to boost local production of poultry products, Al Rayan poultry plans to cover a unique and critical area within the industry parent stock which will be introduced for the first time in Qatar. It will supply hatchlings to other smaller broiler meat producers in the country.
Moreover, the planned feed mill with a production capacity of over 90 tonnes per hour will also cover the need of other producers in the country.
In order to ensure global standards in production and distribution, Al Rayan Poultry has engaged one of the best international consultants to undertake the project. The company has also appointed innovative global technology providers for the supply and installation of machinery.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalifa al Thani, vice-chairman of Dar Al Rayan Investment Company, said, œWe want to make Al Rayan Poultry a unique project with global standards which our country and its wise leadership will take pride in. ?
Mohammed Hussein al Ali said, œOur focus is not just to build a poultry farm, but to create a whole ecosystem that supports the production of domestic poultry products. Steps like providing parent stock and poultry feed will support and encourage smaller broiler meat production units in the country. This, in the long run will contribute significantly to the local economy and domestic food security. ?
