Backyard poultry production potentialin Telangana

Abstract

There is a decline in share of backyard eggs to total egg production in the state. Number of desi chicken germplasm is decreasing whereas improved varieties chicken population is increasing. Supply of improved germplasm, other inputs, technical and financial support along with market linkage should be created for rural and tribal farmers of the state. Farmers should take advantage of government schemes and support of local institution in backyard poultry production. There is niche market in the urban area for rural chicken produces where farmers can get premium price.