The poultry business has come across a staggering loss of Rs 18 billion in the last year. The poultry farmers saw loss in the transaction of egg, chicks and meat.<\/p>\n
Farmers did not get production cost when there was excessive supply of poultry products in the market. Nepal Poultry Federation vice-chair Tikaram Pokharel said the farmers have faced loss in poultry products during the year. According to him, a chick which generally costs Rs 55 in average was sold out at Rs 25 last year. Farmers had to experience loss of Rs 35 in each chick.<\/p>\n
He further informed that the farmers have to sustain loss of Rs 4.72 billion when they were compelled to sell their chicken on lower prices.<\/p>\n
Simiarly, the farmers had to bear a loss of Rs 3.45 billion in the transaction of eggs in the year. The loss was also noticed in other production area such as layers, broilers and chicks.<\/p>\n
It is noted that 10 percent poultry business entrepreneurs have quit the profession due to huge loss in the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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