However, People First reports Dr Sikua warning that currently, chicken are expensive because imported chicken feed is very costly.

He suggests the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock should do something about removing the duty paid to import chicken feed.

Mr Pika says an application to the have the duty removed has been submitted to the Ministry of Finance and Treasury for consideration, but so far it has yet to respond.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sikua says piggery farmers too are finding it difficult to buy piglets in Honiara to start their projects because the prices are expensive.

Mr Pika says his Ministry continues to subsidise piggery entrepreneurs to kick-start their projects.