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Andhra Cm Chandrababu Naidu Writes to Centre Over Shrimp Feed Price Hike Seeks Relief for Aquaculture Farmers

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The article reports a cost-push shock in shrimp feed due to rising fish meal prices, affecting aquaculture farmers in Andhra Pradesh, India. The channel is input_cost: fish meal (a key protein source) has become more expensive, squeezing margins for shrimp farmers. The government is considering price controls and subsidies. Impact is region-specific (India, Andhra Pradesh) but could affect global shrimp supply if production declines.

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  • Shrimp feed manufacturing cost increased by Rs 31.03 per kg due to raw material price rise.
  • Fish meal prices rose from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2.4 lakh per tonne.
  • Andhra CM wrote to Union Agriculture Minister seeking relief for aquaculture farmers.
  • Farmer representatives opposed proposed feed price increase and requested subsidized electricity.
  • Meeting proposed a monthly mechanism for fixing shrimp feed prices based on raw material costs.

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