• Layer farmers are independent producers, processors and marketers of table eggs.
  
  
• Approximately 500 egg farmers with capacity ranging from 25 to 60,000 hens constitute the industry.
  
  
• The national flock size ranges between 450,000 and 520,000 hens.
  90% of egg farmers purchase “ready to lay pullets”.
  
  
• All fertile eggs are imported.
  
  
• Preferred breeds are; Isa Brown, Bovan Brown, Hyline.
  
  
• The industry is valued at 1 Billion Dollars

LINKS

Jamaica Egg Farmers Assoc.

Ministry of Agriculture

RADA

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