Why eggs, chicken and milk may not get cheaper anytime soon
- Maize and soyabean meal prices have risen sharply, pushing up the cost of feeding poultry and cattle.
- Retail eggs are at about ₹7–9 each, while layer feed costs have climbed to ₹30–32 per kg.
- Broiler feed has risen from ₹40 to ₹46 per kg, leaving chicken farmers with production costs near ₹110 per kg.
- Maize output is projected to fall to 50 million tonnes in 2026-27, which could keep livestock feed and food prices elevated.
Source: indianexpress.com
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