Did you know that Montenegro imported chicken meat worth a whopping 31 million euros last year? Yes, you read that right! While everyone talks about self-sufficiency and boosting local production, we keep throwing money at imports for food we could easily produce ourselves. Gojko Jovanović from Radio Montenegro and Hilmo Franca, owner of Mesopromet, reveal that increasing food production is a strategic task for any country, and Montenegro has the potential to cut down this dependency. Mesopromet produces about 1.1 tons of chicken meat annually and employs nearly 200 workers, contributing 25-30% to the domestic food production. But here’s the catch — production is stagnating, and the government isn’t giving enough support. Franca says they could completely eliminate chicken meat imports within 5-6 years, but that requires serious government policies and incentives. It looks like we have all the cards in our hands but refuse to play them. Why? Laziness, ignorance, or something else? While we struggle with imports, Mesopromet plans to increase the number of cattle for fattening by the end of September, but without government help, it’s tough to ignite a real production boom. This isn’t just a food story — it’s about the economy, security, and Montenegro’s future. If the government doesn’t start treating agriculture as a priority, we might stay stuck in a vicious cycle of import dependency. What do you think? Is it time for a change, or will we keep wasting millions on what we can make ourselves? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s team local production and who’s team import laziness!
Montenegro and Food: Why Import When We Can Produce More?
