Chennai, July 11 (IANS) Egg prices in Tamil Nadu have reached a new high after the National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC) increased the procurement price by 5 paise to a record Rs 6.55 per egg on Saturday. The latest revision comes amid robust consumer demand, escalating poultry feed costs and export-related pressures, with retailers warning that prices for consumers could climb further in the coming days. The procurement price, which serves as the benchmark for wholesale transactions, has b…
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Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS) Poultry farms across Namakkal district have strengthened biosecurity and sanitation measures following a statewide advisory issued by the Tamil Nadu government after cases of avian influenza and unusual bird deaths were reported in parts of the state. Though no outbreak has been detected in Namakkal so far, farmers and officials are taking proactive steps to safeguard the district’s poultry sector, one of India’s largest egg production and export hubs. Authorities said …