03/03/14: Demand boosts need for poultry feed in India, BEC feed solutions set to taste New Zealand market

Chickens (Photo credit: johnpaulgoguen)

India's local demand for poultry feed is drastically increasing; with an expected increase in demand for poultry products by 6% within the year. Currently India's consumption of poultry per person is measured at 3.1 per kilogram; while the global average for consumption stands at 10.5kg; it is expected however that by 2030 the need in India will rise to 9.1kg. Leading for a higher demand for local feed or a future need to import poultry from the global market.

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New Zealand produced 953,000 tonnes of compound feed in 2012. Which has shown that the market is rapidly expanding and improving; with dairy production growing by 70% over the past 20 years - with 35-40% of these farmers using supplementary feeding. Because of this BEC Feed Solutions Australia has made a commitment to developing the New Zealand market. Bringing new feed solutions to this innovative market, providing 20 years of experience in the field of ingredient procurement and animal nutrition.

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