Summary:
The Namakkal Zone of the National Egg Coordination Committee (NECC) accounted for about 1,100 poultry farmers who own more than 4.5 crore layer birds (egg laying birds). The poultry industry was launched in the district in a small way three decades ago. “The industry is on the road to recovery and the egg production will increase and will reach its old glory within six months”, Mr.
Chinraj said. Due to this there was a slump in egg production and it continued till last year. A group of farmers affected by recurring drought conditions set up small poultry units with birds ranging between 1,000 and 10,000 birds..