On 23 April 2021, TNTDPC of CII organized the ‘Conference on Poultry Technologies’ with the focus on poultry industry, technology, and business. The conference discussed an in-depth knowledge of the existing scenario in the poultry processing industry and the emerging trends and technologies for the Indian poultry sector.
Mr SKM Shree Shivkumar, Conference Chairman & CEO & Managing Director, SKM Egg Products Export India Ltd delivered the Theme Address.
He highlighted that the Indian domestic poultry industry is the fastest growing segment with a compound growth rate of 18%. Boiler meat production in India is estimated at about 4.8 million tons annually. India’s poultry industry, which includes broilers and eggs, is worth $ 12.96 Billion annually. India now ranks as one of the fastest growing major world poultry markets. He also mentioned that India is the largest egg producer in the world and the per capita consumption of eggs has gone up from 30 eggs per annum to 68 eggs per annum, and per capita consumption of chicken from 400 grams to 2.5 kg per annum in the last few years.
Dr P Selvaraj, Chairman, National Egg Co-ordination Committee, Tamil Nadu Zone mentioned in his Keynote Address that the poultry market is further projected to reach INR 4,340 Billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 16.2%. India today is the one of the world’s largest producer of eggs and broiler meat.
Mr Suresh Chitturi, Chairman – International Egg Commission & Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Srinivasa Farms Pvt Ltd mentioned about the Poultry meat is 50% of the total meat production in India. Food processing stand low even as it amongst world’s largest producers and consumer of food producers. He mentioned about the role of digital technology in disease management outlook, the ability to spot disease or find morbid birds before the entire flock is affected. From a food safety perspective, enhanced Salmonella, Campylobacter and E. coli detection at the early stage. Innovation in Poultry Production – 3D printing prosthetics, Sensors for individualized monitoring, Artificial intelligence (AI) in processing, Augmented reality helping the consumer, Virtual reality (VR) training in production, Block Chain and Internet of Things (IOT). He also mentioned about Government should encourage startups working on the emerging technologies in poultry.
Dr M Angamuthu, IAS, Chairman, The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority delivered the Inaugural address and mentioned that the Poultry is one of the fastest growing segments of the agricultural sector in India today. The Potential in the sector is due to a combination of factors – growth in per capita income, a growing urban population and falling real poultry prices. Poultry meat is the fastest growing component of global meat demand. He also quoted that, in India, poultry sector growth is being driven by rising incomes and a rapidly expanding middle class, together with the emergence of vertically integrated poultry producers that have reduced consumer prices by lowering production and marketing costs. Integrated production, market transition from live birds to chilled and frozen products, and policies that ensure supplies of competitively priced corn and soybeans are keys to future poultry industry growth in India.
The one day conference had around 250 participants from the following business sectors viz Poultry industries; Hatcheries and Breeding companies; Poultry equipment companies; IT / IOT Companies; Feed manufactures; Animal protein companies; Research companies; Veterinary colleges and Research Institutions; Food companies; Vaccine companies; Poultry Farmers; Other industries and individuals.
Our Poultry Trends magazine was the exclusive Magazine partner for the event.
Note: Announcement details of Conference , agenda and speaker details HERE
