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KFC commits to 35% British-sourced chicken by 2026 with £100m investment

Fast food company KFC has committed to sourcing more British poultry as part of a £10 million investment into the sector, bringing its total spend to almost £100 million.

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UK poultry sector edges toward soya replacement amid pulse innovation

A new initiative aimed at accelerating the UK’s shift towards home grown, sustainable protein took centre stage at the From Soya to Sustainability (FSTS) conference.

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IPEMA–Poultry India Congratulates Padma Bhushan Awardee - Shri Dr. S. K. M. Maeilanandhan

IPEMA–Poultry India extends its warmest congratulations to Shri Dr. S. K. M. Maeilanandhan, eminent industrialist and philanthropist from Erode, Tamil Nadu, on being conferred the Padma Bhushan for his outstanding contributions to Social Work.

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Livestock Sector Gets a Strategic Boost in Union Budget 2026

The Union Budget 2026 marks a decisive step forward for India’s livestock, dairy and poultry sectors, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to strengthening rural livelihoods, enhancing productivity, and modernising veterinary infrastructure.

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Nod for animal feed import triggers unease among farmer outfits

India allowing import of animal feeds — dried distillers’ grains (DDGs) and red sorghum — may benefit the country’s livestock sector but the move has attracted criticism from farm organisations, which said the DDGs would mostly come from genetically modified (GM) American corn.

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Poultry Pun!

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EGG ECONOMICS

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Eggs: The World's Most Affordable Protein Powerhouse

Eggs remain one of the most affordable and accessible sources of high-quality protein worldwide. This image compares egg prices across countries, highlighting their continued value despite global price fluctuations.

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EGGstory

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COOP TO COMMERCE What started in farmyards now powers a ₹30,000 cr growth story in the state

The poultry sector in Bengal has emerged as one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing segments of the state’s agricultural and rural economy. With sustained state support, it is becoming one of the key growth engines of the wider economy, registering healthy double-digit year-on-year growth. Over the past decade, consistent policy backing, rapid modernisation, integrated farming practices and the active participation of farmer-entrepreneurs have transformed Bengal into a national leader in poultry and animal production.

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EGGSPORTS

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Evidence-based brief on the export market for Indian eggs

India is primarily a domestic egg powerhouse (rapid production growth over the last 20–30 years) with exports concentrated to nearby / Gulf & South Asian markets

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President's Desk IPEMA

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From the Desk of IPEMA President, Uday Singh Bayas

Monthly round up: February 2026

January 2026 marked a dynamic beginning to the year for IPEMA–Poultry India. The month reflected strong national engagement, grassroots outreach, and impactful global representation.

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POULTRY VOICES
Tribute

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Shri Chitturi Jagapati Rao

A respected co-visionary who contributed significantly to the growth of India’s poultry sector. An International Egg Person of the Year 2023. The enduring legacy continues through Srinivasa Farms, NECC, and the many lives influenced along the journey. Fondly remembered as a Poultry India Legend.
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Protein warriors

Dr. Vikram Kishore Reddy

Consultant Neurologist

Dr. Vikram Kishore Reddy, Consultant Neurologist, explains that proteins play a critical role in brain development, chemical transmissions, and emotional wellbeing. Key neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which are responsible for feelings of happiness and emotional balance, are secreted through complex chemical reactions in the brain

Chicken Haleem

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Chicken Haleem

Rich, wholesome, and comforting one-pot chicken haleem with a perfect “reshedaar” (stringy) texture. A hearty, protein-packed delicacy that is simple to prepare in about 1–1.5 hours using a pressure cooker.
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– Chicken Haleem recipe by Naghma Farheen

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