POULTRY FARMING : BACKBONE OF INDIAN ECONOMY
- Poultry farming is a very versatile agro-business providing continuous income to farmers.
- More than 6 million people are engaged in this profession providing employment to rural eduated unemployed persons.
- Eggs are highly nutritious human food and used in baking,ice creams,sauces etc.
- Eggs are used in preparation of vaccines, soaps,shampoo etc.
- Eggshells are being used as minerals in animal feed.
- Poultry waste is an excellent source of organic manure.
- It is not an exaggerated claim if I state that Poulltry manure if utulised properly,it could produce more food grains than the raw material in feed consumed by bird.
- Poultry farming continues to be asset to the economy of our country.
- Let us join to contribute wholeheartedly together for the growth of Poulltry farming.
By-Dr V. Rajendra Prasad, Poultry consultant.
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