Kashmir Poultry Sector Faces Sharp Decline

Poultry farming, once considered a reliable source of livelihood for thousands of families across Kashmir, is witnessing a sharp decline as farmers grapple with recurring disease outbreaks, poor market returns and stiff competition from cheaper chicken supplied from outside the region.

- Observer News Service

In south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, traditionally known as one of the major poultry production hubs, farmers say the sector is facing an unprecedented crisis.

The farmers informed KNO that nearly 2000 poultry farms in the district have shut down over the past few years, leaving hundreds of families without a stable source of income.

They allege that the situation has worsened due to the spread of diseases among poultry birds and what they describe as a lack of timely intervention and support from the concerned departments.