Poultry farms in India temporarily suspended due to high wages and heatwaves
Frozen Whole Chicken
India
Published May 27, 2022
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Poultry farmers are paid between Rs 3 and Rs 4 per kilogram of broiler chicken by the businesses, which also offer them with additional support and bird feed. A profit margin of Rs 25 to Rs 35 per kilogram is granted to retailers.
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Due to rising labor expenses and higher bird deaths throughout the summer, poultry farmers in Khammam and Bhadradri-Kothagudem districts have chosen to temporarily halt broiler chicken production. Even though the price of broiler chicken has risen to Rs 250 per kilogram, farmers claim that the higher prices do not benefit them and that only trader’s gain. In the two districts, there are already 20 lakh birds spread across 350 poultry farms, enough to supply demand for a month. The areas, which are known for their poultry production, produce almost 25 lakh broiler chickens every month. Suguna, Sneha, Venkateshwara Hatcheries, and Indian Broilers are among the firms with whom most chicken farmers have agreements. Poultry farmers are paid between Rs 3 and Rs 4 per kilogram of broiler chicken by the businesses, which also offer them additional support and bird feed. A profit margin of Rs 25 to Rs 35 per kilogram is granted to retailers. For the past 15 days, farmers in Sattupalli, ...
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