Maize Prices Surge 55% In Tamil Nadu's Namakkal, Poultry Farmers Struggle As Egg Production Costs Rise
Namakkal, Nov 15: A steep increase in maize prices has pushed up poultry feed costs in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, leaving farmers concerned about the rising expense of egg production and the dwindling availability of a key feed ingredient. Namakkal serves as one of the country’s largest poultry and egg-producing hubs. Maize Prices Rise By Over 50% Maize prices have climbed from around Rs 22 per kg to…
In Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, poultry farmers are facing a significant challenge due to a sharp rise in maize prices, which have surged by over 55 percent. The price increase has pushed up the cost of poultry feed, creating concerns about the rising expense of egg production and the scarcity of a key feed ingredient. Namakkal is one of India's largest poultry and egg-producing hubs, and maize plays a crucial role in poultry feed, accounting for more than 40 percent of its composition.
Reduced supplies of maize, caused by inadequate rainfall in major maize-growing regions, have made it difficult for farmers to procure the feed necessary to sustain their operations.
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