How could rising feed costs and market instability affect Karnataka's poultry producers?
Rising feed costs and market pressure strain Karnataka's poultry farmers Poultry farmers in Karnataka are facing significant financial strain due to sharp increases in input costs, primarily maize and soya. Feed costs have risen by around 60%, pushing chicken production costs past Rs 115 per kg. This pressure is compounded by declining feed availability, partly due to diversion for ethanol production, and poor rainfall conditions. While wholesale chicken rates in Mangaluru have risen to Rs 83-Rs 85 per kg, the high input costs are putting farmers under stress, potentially leading to changes in egg prices.
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In India, poultry farmers in Dakshina Kannada are facing stress due to feed costs rising by approximately 60% because of increased maize and soya prices, which are partly diverted for ethanol production. Separately, the South African Poultry Association is urging the Minister of Agriculture to accelerate a national vaccination framework to combat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
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Rising maize and soya prices have pushed feed costs up by around 60%, putting poultry farmers in Dakshina Kannada under stress. The cost of a 50-kg feed bag has increased from Rs 1,900-Rs 2,000 to around Rs 2,600. This increase in production costs has led to wholesale chicken rates in Mangaluru rising to Rs 83-Rs 85 per kg.
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- Rising maize and soya prices have pushed feed costs up by around 60%, putting poultry farmers in Dakshina Kannada under stress.indiatimes.com
- The cost of a 50-kg feed bag has increased from Rs 1,900-Rs 2,000 to around Rs 2,600.indiatimes.com
- Chicken production costs have crossed Rs 115 per kg and could rise to Rs 117-Rs 120.indiatimes.com
- The wholesale chicken rate in Mangaluru had risen to Rs 83-Rs 85 per kg on Friday.indiatimes.com
Why it matters
The poultry sector is a significant part of the agricultural economy in Karnataka. High input costs, driven by global commodity price increases and local supply chain issues, directly erode the profit margins of farmers. If the trend of rising costs continues, farmers may become hesitant to bring new birds to their farms, potentially impacting the overall supply and stability of the poultry market.
This situation is exacerbated by local factors such as poor rainfall and drought-like conditions, which reduce the availability of essential feed ingredients like maize. Furthermore, the diversion of maize for ethanol production adds another layer of supply constraint, making it difficult for farmers to secure necessary supplies.
What we don't know yet
- Will the temporary decline in egg prices over the next two to three days stabilize the market?
- How will the government respond to the rising input costs and feed availability concerns?
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- indiatimes.comAug 28
- leicestermercury.co.ukJul 14
- cajnewsafrica.comJul 7
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