Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS)
Udupi, Jun 15: Chicken meat lovers are in shock as the price of the same has skyrocketed. The price per kg which was Rs 160 two years ago, has reached unbelievable Rs 290.
Without skin chicken meat price per kg is between Rs 260 to 290 in the market. A few days ago it was Rs 230 per kg. With skin it is priced between Rs 220 to 260. Mutton is being sold at Rs 700. Bannur special mutton is costing Rs 800 per kg.
Poultry farm owners say, “The prices of pulses, rice husk, soya which are used as feed for chicken have increased. Due to increase in fuel prices, the transportation cost is more. As chickens eat less food due to humid conditions, the fat will be less in the birds. In addition, many die due to heat. Hence, the production of chicken meat is reduced and the price has gone high.”
Sellers say that demand for chicken is high due to no supply of fresh fish in the coastal region.
In addition, the rates of tomato, ginger, beans and coriander leaves are doubled. Locally produced vegetables are not available in the market.