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Misconceptions about COVID-19 result in poultry value chain erosion -Deepak Tushir and Ajit Kanitkar

-VillageSquare.in

The poultry value chain suffered a macro tragedy due to rumors linking the pandemic and chicken consumption. Compensation to women poultry farmers, infusion of capital and logistics permission can restore the sector

Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh): In the earlier write-up, we had presented how COVID-19 has impacted the life and livelihood of women poultry farmer producers losing an assured source of income of about Rs 50,000 a year. The macro consequences are more severe and need to be assessed if the entire small holder poultry sector is to survive.

The example of small holder women poultry owners is a successful illustration of ensuring inclusion and last mile connectivity in the value chain. What is becoming clear is that COVID-19 has completely wiped out the entire value chain that supports 14,000 small farmers. Thus, any future revival depends on the resurrection of the entire value chain.

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