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The Indian Poultry Journalists’ Association (IPJA), the leading organization representing journalists dedicated to the poultry industry, successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections at the Hampshire Plaza Hotel in Hyderabad on May 3rd. The event marked a significant milestone in the association’s efforts to advance poultry journalism and foster industry collaboration. During the AGM, members reviewed the association’s financial accounts, discussed critical issues related to association’s activities, and outlined plans for upcoming initiatives. The meeting also featured the election of a new leadership team, with Mr. M.K Vyas…

The Minister of State for Animal Husbandry echoes Poultry farmers’ demand for equitable access to maize and a balanced allocation between the poultry industry and ethanol production. “We cannot undermine one industry to promote another; true progress lifts all hands, honors all roots, and sustains every branch of the tree.” This statement was made by Professor SP Singh Baghel in response to concerns raised by the poultry industry regarding the shortage of maize, attributed to the increased ethanol production from maize. This comment was part of the discourse during the…

The poultry sector, growing at 7-8% annually with a turnover of ₹2.25 lakh crore, significantly contributes to India’s GDP and food security through affordable, high-protein eggs and chicken. Despite its impact and engaging over 10 crore people, the sector lacks representation in bodies like the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). According to Bahadur Ali, President of the All India Poultry Breeders Association and MD of IB Group, the sector struggles to convey its concerns to the government, particularly due to inadequate data sharing. To address this, the newly formed Confederation…

A recent Rabobank report indicates that the global poultry market is slowly rebounding following a lackluster performance in the latter half of 2023. Several markets, previously plagued by oversupply and declining prices, have shown signs of improvement in local conditions during the first quarter of 2024. In most instances, these improvements have stemmed from production reductions aimed at restoring supply-demand equilibrium, which had been adversely affecting demand. Nan-Dirk Mulder, senior analyst for Animal Protein at Rabobank, commented, “We anticipate a modest ongoing improvement in global markets. While price will continue…