‘Collaboration essential to overcome poultry sector challenges’
Divya Kumar Gulati, Chairman, CLFMA of India
Stakeholder collaboration is essential to overcome the poultry sector challenges such as rising feed costs, supply chain disruptions and market volatility, said Divya Kumar Gulati, Chairman, CLFMA of India.
Delivering keynote during the seminar “Poultry in India: Current Challenges & the Way Forward”, organised by CLFMA of India along with the US Grains Council and Bihar Poultry Farmers Association in Pune recently, Gulati highlighted the urgent need for collective action to address rising feed costs and market volatility, stressing that strategic collaborations will be pivotal in driving sectoral resilience.
The event brought together more than 60 participants, including feed manufacturers, poultry farmers, nutritionists, grain suppliers, and researchers from across the region, according to a CLFMA release.
“The Indian poultry industry is at a critical crossroads, where timely interventions and strategic collaborations are essential to overcome the challenges posed by rising feed costs, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility. According to a recent Crisil Ratings report, the industry’s profitability is expected to dip by 50 basis points in the FY26, largely due to the rising prices of key feed ingredients like maize and soybean, which account for 90 per cent of total feed costs. However, revenue growth is still projected to rise by 8-10 per cent, driven by strong demand and consumption. Events like these provide an invaluable platform for exchanging insights, fostering collaboration, and exploring sustainable solutions that will not only benefit our sector but also contribute to the nation’s economic resilience,” Gulati said
Amit Sachdev, Regional Consultant, US Grains Council, shared an overview of India’s feedstock situation and its global implications during the event. Reece H Cannady, Director, US Grains Council, presented on “US Sorghum: A Potential Solution” to current grain supply challenges. Pankaj Kumar Singh, Professor and Head of Animal Nutrition Department and Deputy Director Research, Bihar Animal Sciences University, elaborated on “Recent Advances in the Use of DDGS in Livestock and Poultry Feed,” advocating for research-led adoption of DDGS to offset feed costs and improve efficiency.
The seminar highlighted critical issues facing India’s poultry industry, from volatile feed grain markets to the need for strategic partnerships. It reinforced CLFMA’s position as a vital advocate for industry advancement, enabling dialogue between farmers, academia, and global stakeholders to build a more sustainable and robust poultry ecosystem.
Published on April 25, 2025
