Chad is a country where livestock farming plays a major role in the economy and the lives of its inhabitants. Indeed, it represents around 30% of GDP and offers jobs to nearly 40% of the population, according to a World Bank report dating from 2022. Despite this, the price of meat remains high on the markets and consumption. remains limited for many Chadians.
The Atrone slaughterhouse, located in the heart of the Ndjamena market, is one of the main meat suppliers in the region. However, many consumers like Claudine Némadji complain about the high price of meat. This increase in prices is partly explained by the fact that certain breeders reserve part of their livestock for export. These exports to countries like Cameroon or Nigeria are necessary to make breeding profitable, but they generate logistical constraints and additional costs for breeders.
To remedy this situation and offer a more accessible solution to consumers, the company Laham Chad recently appeared on the meat market. This company focuses on the marketing of meat and should help resolve certain concerns, notably the high cost of meat. Indeed, by creating demand locally, breeders will be able to fatten their livestock and sell their meat within the country, which will help reduce costs and make meat more affordable for Chadians.
This project is accompanied by the takeover of the Moundou slaughterhouse and the modernization of the Farcha slaughterhouse. These measures will create the first quarantine zone and the first fattening farm in the country. However, some cooperatives are concerned about the lack of transparency regarding the environmental and social impact studies linked to this project. The Minister of Livestock and Animal Production, Dr Abderahim Awat Atteib, assures that measures are underway to remedy this situation and guarantee a responsible and sustainable approach to livestock farming in Chad.
Ultimately, the arrival of Laham Chad on the meat market promises a viable solution to make meat more affordable and accessible to Chadians. By developing local livestock fattening and promoting sales on the domestic market, this project will help boost the livestock economy in Chad while meeting the needs of local consumers.