Andhra agri minister warns shrimp feed firms against profiting from aquaculture farmers' hardships

Andhra Pradesh Fisheries Minister warns shrimp feed manufacturing companies against profiting from aquaculture farmers' hardships. The minister expressed concern that a proposed increase in shrimp feed prices would impose an additional financial burden on thousands of aquaculture farmers. Manufacturers agreed to suspend the proposed price hike after the minister warned that unilateral price increases would not be accepted. A joint meeting is scheduled to be held to arrive at a mutually acceptable decision that safeguards farmers' interests.