Major poultry breeders and feed manufacturers in Bangladesh have opposed the government's move in fixing DOC prices, and imposing tax on corn imports and pellet feed. The government has fixed broiler and layer prices at BDT 30-32 (about USD 0.4)respectively and require that advance income tax (AIT) on corn imports and pellet feed be imposed. The breeders said the decision would not help stabilize the price of DOC because the fixed price is lower than production cost and could cause a shortage of DOC. Meanwhile, they said, the tax on imported corn and pellet feed would increase production cost and hence the retail price of chicken and eggs.
Source: Asian Agribusiness Group
