Andhra CM writes to Centre over shrimp feed price hike, seeks relief for aquaculture farmers
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has written to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeking relief for aquaculture farmers amid rising shrimp feed prices. The state government expressed concern over the sharp increase in raw material costs and its impact on shrimp farmers. Officials and stakeholders discussed measures including monthly feed price revisions and continued price stability for the ongoing summer crop.
- ▪CM Naidu requested the Centre to take steps favorable to aquaculture farmers due to rising shrimp feed prices.
- ▪Raw material prices such as fish meal, fish oil, and soy lecithin increased significantly between January and May 2026.
- ▪Feed manufacturers cited a cost increase of ₹25,000 per tonne and proposed a price hike of ₹25–31 per kg.
- ▪Farmer representatives opposed the hike, alleging that benefits are not passed on during price declines.
- ▪The meeting proposed a monthly shrimp feed pricing mechanism and subsidized electricity for licensed aquaculture farms.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Andhra CM writes to Centre over shrimp feed price hike, seeks relief for aquaculture farmersAndhra CM writes to Centre over shrimp feed price hike, seeks relief for aquaculture farmersPublished on: May 17, 2026 11:47 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has written to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan seeking measures beneficial to aquaculture farmers amid concerns over rising shrimp feed prices.Andhra CM writes to Centre over shrimp feed price hike, seeks relief for aquaculture farmersDuring a review meeting chaired by Special Chief Secretary B Rajasekhar at the Secretariat here, the state government decided to appeal to the union minister keeping farmers' interests in view, particularly on issues such as incentives for…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Hindustan Times — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Hindustan Times — Top
