Poultry industry leaders agree on Rs 110 per kg minimum benchmark for live chicken

Hyderabad, Nov 2 (UNI) Poultry breeders and industry leaders from across the country on Monday agreed to work towards coordinated pricing, with a minimum benchmark of Rs 110 per kg for live chicken, amid fluctuations in broiler prices and rising feed costs. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting organised by the All India Poultry Breeders Association (AIPBA), Pan India Breeders Association (PIBCC) and various State poultry associations at Hyderabad. The meeting discussed recent fluctuations in chicken prices, rising maize prices and the availability of feed ingredients, particularly in view of the El Nino conditions and their possible impact…