'Due to the closure of marriage halls and restaurants, poultry industry is incurring a daily loss of around Rs1bn'LAHORE: Coronavirus lockdowns, which have led to the closure of marriage halls and restaurants across the country, have further dented the already struggling poultry industry, with many farmers expecting a surge in the prices of chicken during the month of Ramazan. “They [hatcheries] are not sending chicks to broiler farmers, and even the farmers are reluctant in taking them under the current circumstances. This means the poultry farmers are taking a hit of about Rs60 per kg. “Owing to high production cost, the poultry farmers are reluctant to produce chicken and this may lead to low production. “The government should defer the electricity and other utility bills for three months to help the poultry industry survive this tough period,” he added.

Source: Pakistan Today April 04, 2020 15:11 UTC