poultry farming

• Narmada Nidhi: A Hybrid Variety in Poultry Farming

  Narmada Nidhi is a versatile chicken breed combining Kadaknath and Jabalpur Colour, developed in Madhya Pradesh for rural sustainability with robust traits and improved productivity.…

• Smriti Irani Inaugurates IB Group's Poultry Feed Plant and Hatchery Unit In UP

  IB Group is among the top 3 largest poultry players in Asia and a market leader in fish feed in India and edible oil in Central India.…

• Breeding and Hatching Chicks: A Guide to Successful Reproduction

  Breeding chickens naturally is a good way to increase the numbers in your flock and turn a profit by selling healthy chickens. But what are the logistics of breeding and hatching chicks-…

• Unique Chicken Vision Traits: This Bird Views the World Differently!

  Chicken is a domesticated species of junglefowl that is believed to have originated from Southeast Asia. Humans rear chickens as a source of meat and eggs or as pets. They are the most common domesticated animal in the world.…

• Over 400 Chickens Die Due to Bird Flu in Jharkhand

  The Jharkhand government is on alert after bird flu cases were reported at a government-run poultry farm in Bokaro district on Tuesday, according to officials. More than 400 chickens have been killed in the last few days.…

• Chicken Vs Fowl: What’s the Difference Between the Two?

  What differentiates a chicken from a foul in particular? Chickens are domesticated fowls, but a fowl is a superorder of birds. This is the main difference between a fowl and a chicken. In essence, a chicken is a type of bird, although not all fowl…

• J&K Govt Plans to Strengthen Poultry Sector; Boost Annual Output from Rs 709 crore to Rs 1,982

  The Jammu and Kashmir government will implement a variety of measures as part of its "sustainable development project" to boost the Union Territory's poultry sector and increase annual output from Rs 709 crore to Rs 1,982 crore.…

• Poultry Farming: Know the Difference Between Country, Broiler and Layer Chicken

  There are three types of chickens based on their rearing methods: Country, broiler, and layer. Continue reading to know more about their health benefits and differences.…

• Country Chicken vs Broiler Chicken: Which is Healthier?

  For those of us who consume chicken so it’s very important to know where and how the chicken is reared and since the country and broiler chicken are our only options, we should know which is better for our health. Here's a breakdown of the…

• Novel AI Can Help Detect Distress Calls from Farm Chickens With 97% Accuracy

  Chickens make more noise than most people think. They cluck when they're happy, squawk when they're scared, and sing "buk, buk, ba-gawk" while they're laying an egg. Their chicks also vocalize, and they can modulate that basic sound to indicate joy or sadness.…

• Researchers Find ‘Cannabis’ a Viable Antibiotic Alternative for Poultry

  Due to rising antibiotic resistance and consumer concerns, antibiotic use in poultry and other livestock is being scrutinized. When bacteria develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them, it can devastate poultry flocks and affect farmers' livelihoods.…

• Give a Missed Call If You Want To Become a Poultry Farmer!

  Initiative has been started to expand the network of contract farmers and increase engagement.…

• Brahmagiri Development Society to Organize Workshop for Poultry Farmers; Check Details Inside

  At 10 a.m. on Friday, the Brahmagiri Development Society (BDS) will hold a workshop for poultry farm entrepreneurs at the Milk Cooperative Society Auditorium in Mananthavady, in the Kalpetta district.…

• Poultry Farms Temporarily Suspended Due to High Wages and Heatwaves

  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.…

• Poultry Feed Makers Reduce Prices after Govt Permits More Soyameal Imports

  Feed prices are directly linked to the landed cost of soyabean and maize, and the feed industry transparently passes it on to farmers. Godrej has reduced feed prices three times in the last few weeks in states such as Bihar and West Bengal, where the…

• Poultry Farming: Know Ways to Protect Chickens from Heat

  Many chickens die early in the summer owing to a lack of adequate care and nourishment, causing poultry owners to suffer. Poultry is used for more than just eggs; its chicken is also in high demand.…

• Incubator for Poultry Production-A Sustainable Resource for Rural Women Entrepreneurs

  The Broody Hens are used for stock multiplication. Women are in charge of all aspects of rural poultry production. This highlights the important relationship between women and rural poultry, as well as its role in ensuring the livelihood security of the rural farming community. However,…

• As Maize Prices Soar, NECC Demands Damaged Grains To Be Used As Poultry Feed

  National Egg Coordination Committee has presented a proposal to the government asking for damaged grains to use as poultry feed.…

• NECC Appeals to Govt to Allocate Damaged Wheat & Paddy for Poultry Feed

  In order to survive such continuous losses, thousands of small and marginal farmers, as well as breeders, have already shut down, suspended, or scaled back their operations, according to the report.…

• Poultry Farms With More Than 5,000 birds Need Pollution Approval: CPCB Guidelines

  Poultry farms with any more than 5,000 birds will require authorization under the air and water pollution acts beginning January 1, 2023, under the amended categorization for poultry farms.…

• “Ande Ka Funda” workshop held in SKUAST Kashmir

  Ande Ka Funda: Induction, Introduction, and Production of Eggs," a two-day course held at SKUAST Shuhama campus, ended on Friday.…

• Paddy Crisis Worsens Telangana's Soaring Poultry Feed Cost Situation

  While chicken prices are rising due to rising costs of feed, the ongoing paddy procurement crisis has exacerbated the situation.…

• Top Exotic Chicken Breeds: Improve Egg & Meat Production with These Amazing Breeds

  Chicken has always been a source of food production but in the recent decades, they have been popularized as backyard pets, especially the exotic chicken breeds. Continue reading to know more about these exotic breeds!…

• Why Poultry Business is More Profitable in Kerala

  If you're looking for a business opportunity in Kerala, the greatest choice is to start a poultry business, as there is a 300-crore-egg shortage every year.…

• Kerala's Indigenous Chicken Breed Has Potential to Transform the State's Agricultural Fortunes

  The Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University’s (KVASU) conservation work on the Thalassery chicken, a bird indigenous to the state, recently marked a major milestone. The project won the prestigious Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources Award 2021 for its work.…

• CPCB Is Revising The Rules For Poultry Farms

  From January 1, small farms with more than 5,000 birds will be need to obtain permission from state pollution boards.…

• Bird Flu Induces Egg Shortage in Israel; Kills 2000 Cranes

  The outbreak of pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in Israel is projected to result in a shortage of millions of eggs, according to Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.…

• Chicory Powder, An Alternative to Antibiotics Discovered By Researchers from Telangana

  The onset of bird flu’s all across the world has been a source of problem for many, this has obviously led to poultry rearers to pump their poultry full of antibiotics. Chicory powder, discovered by Telangana researchers, offers an alternative. PV Narsimha Rao’s Experiments on…

• CPCB to Issue Guidelines for Poultry Farms with Over 5,000 Birds

  The National Green Tribunal has asked the Central Pollution Control Board to issue guidelines for poultry farms with more than 5,000 birds, saying their owners cannot be considered small farmers nor their pollution potential left unregulated.…

• Kannur To Become The First 'Poultry Waste-Free District' In Kerala

  According to District Collector S Chandrasekhar, the collected garbage would be processed in plants and the recycled output will be used as fish meal.…

• Poultry Farming Business: Now Earn 3000 Per Day; Know How

  There are many people who suffered from financial loss because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thousands of factories were closed, leaving millions of people unemployed. These days earning money has become a huge challenge. If you are also one among them, who does not have employment…

• 63 Chickens Killed Due to Loud DJ Music, Claims Odisha Poultry Farmer

  A poultry farm owner in Odisha's Balasore has alleged that the loud music played by the DJ at his neighbour's wedding procession killed 63 of his chickens.…

• Broiler Prices Crashed to Rs 72, Poultry Business Badly Hit in Tamil Nadu

  The Broiler industry in western Tamil Nadu is worth more than Rs 4,000 crores with over 5,000 farms operating in Palladam, but rains and onset of Tamil month Karthikai, when Iyyappa devotees go vegetarian have affected poultry farm sales in Tiruppur, as the wholesale price…

• World’s Most Expensive Pigeon is Worth INR 10.522 Crores

  A Belgian bred pigeon named “Armando” was sold in 2019 for a sky-high price of 10,52,22,255.73 Crore Rupees, Making the Pigeon the most expensive of all birds living on the planet earth.…

• Poultry: Europe & Asia on High Alert Due to Rapid Spread of Bird Flu

  Several cases of severe bird flu have been reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) in recent days, indicating that the virus is spreading swiftly once more.…

• Poultry Feed from Chicken Feathers – a ‘wealth from waste’ Project Taken by a Startup

  According to a study, every week around 400 million chicks are being processed around the world. Following that, an estimated 25,000 million tons of chicken feathers are considered waste across the world…

• HP AviStart Improves Performance of Broiler Chickens

  Young chicks require high nutrition as compared to older broilers. During the first two weeks of hatching, the younger ones grow and develop at a higher rate. To attain proper growth, they need precise nutrients and it is impaired by the chicks' underdeveloped digestive tracts.…

• UK's Largest Poultry Supplier Warned of a Significant Rise in Chicken Prices

  The owner of the UK’s biggest poultry supplier has warned that the cost of chicken is expected to rise by more than 10%, adding that food in Britain is “too cheap.”…

• Layers or Broilers: Which is More Profitable for Farmers?

  The demand for poultry products have been increasing, Poultry farming is amongst the most profitable businesses today. It is considered the fastest growing division of the agricultural sector. Even when the whole country was suffering from Covid 19, its effect could not be seen in…

• Poultry Sector  Faces Rs.22, 000 crore Loss due to Covid-19

  The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the livestock sector in the country hard, with lockdowns impacting the demand. In an interview to BusinessLine, Neeraj Kumar Srivastava, Chairman of CLFMA of India, speaks on the key challenges that the sector faces and how to overcome them to…

• Poultry Sector Urges for Creation of an Organisation Similar To MPEDA to Promote Exports

  The poultry sector has requested that the Centre establish a body similar to MPEDA to promote exports.…

• Explained: The Need to Find an Alternative to Antibiotics in Poultry Feed

  Antibiotics are widely used for the prevention, control and treatment of diseases and bacterial infections in human and animals. It is also widely used to boost growth in livestock, including chickens.…

• GADVASU Organizes Training on “Poultry Farming”

  Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana organized a two-week training course on Poultry Farming. There were eleven budding farmers from different parts of Punjab who participated in this training program. It was organized under…

• Alert! Eggs, Chicken and Fish Prices Expected To Rise

  Telangana: Prices of eggs, poultry, mutton, and fish are anticipated to rise soon after Vinayak Chavithi due to festivities from September to January.…

• Govt Allows Import of 1.2 MT of Soymeal; Poultry Stocks Shoot up

  The government allowed the import of 12 million tones of Genetically Modified soymeal till 31st October to start supply in domestic markets, the directorate General of Foreign Trade said in a notification.…

• Prices of Chicken, Fish to Rise after Shravana as Production Drops Due to High Feed Costs

  Chicken and fish prices could is expected to rise in 6-7 weeks, as festive consumption is expected to boost demand even as production suffers from rising poultry feed prices.…

• Poultry Farming: Difference Between Layer and Broiler Chicken

  Poultry farming is a super profitable business. Chickens reared for the purpose of producing eggs are called laying hens, while those raised for meat are called broilers…

• Poultry Farming for Beginners – Important Tips

  Agriculture has always been the main and one of the most significant sectors in India. At present, agri-business is doing extremely well with poultry farming slowly becoming the fastest growing & most profitable business in the country.…

• Chandigarh Begins Livestock Vaccination Drive

  Chandigarh's Animal Husbandry Department has started the first round of vaccination drive to prevent brucellosis at Maloya village to control the spread of livestock disease by 2025 and eradicate it by 2030.…

• Poultry Industry Worried as Chicken Feed Costs As Much As Branded Atta

  Last one and a half years for the poultry industry have been nothing short of catastrophic. At first, it was Covid Pandemic, when the prices of poultry products collapsed on the misconceived fears linking their consumption to the virus transmission. And this was in February…