The government has been working to reduce dependence on imports and increase production, with ambitious targets to reach 30% by 2027. However, the Southern Angola Cattle Breeders’ Cooperative says this target may not be achieved due to the difficulties faced by producers.
The president of the Southern Angola Cattle Breeders’ Cooperative (CCGSA), Carlos Damião, points out that production costs in the region are enormous. Lack of water and electricity shortages are some of the factors described by members.
Electricity, for example, leads farmers to incur significant expenses with fuel for generators. The National Plan for the Promotion and Development of Livestock Farming envisages an increase in meat production, with beef production rising from 62,100 tons to 109,400 tons by 2027. However, according to Carlos Damião, speaking to OPAÍS, this target may be compromised.
Breeders in the south, where 80% of the country’s cattle are currently located, add that, given the current situation, Angola will continue to import significant quantities of meat in the coming years. According to Carlos Damião, the Southern Angola Cattle Breeders’ Cooperative (CCGSA) currently controls 70 members and around 200,000 animals of improved breeds: Bonsmara, Brahman, Zebu, and Giroland. However, there are other types of cattle in the Gambos region, for example, that are not controlled by the cooperative.
Source: O País
