Price stabilization of Livestock and Poultry products

Livestock and poultry sector of Pakistan has major role in the economy of country. It contributes almost 13% of GDP. The farming techniques and marketing of livestock has been victimized by many factors that is the reason small farmers are not able to make enough business for their survival. The low price and market manipulation always took the profit of small and medium farmers. Middleman culture is further deteriorating the situation. Inadequate attention of government is also a one of the big factor towards price instability. The situation of market of major provinces the Punjab and Sindh is worst because of market players. There is no any mechanism for implementation of controlling the rates in markets so that every farmer could take benefits. Livestock and poultry farming is already facing the problems regarding high prices of feed and infrastructure expenses. Government should make short and long policies for the stability of prices and rates. The short term and long term policies should consist of following factors.

Short term policies

        I.            Immediate implementation of price control.

      II.            Revision of prices of livestock and poultry products.

    III.            Controlling the prices of off farm commodities like, feed, labor, equipment etc.

    IV.            Issuing of license to qualified farmers.

      V.            Elimination of role of middleman.

Long term policies

        I.            Capacity building of farmers regarding market analysis and good farming practices.

      II.            Government should directly involve in market and should control its fake manipulation.

    III.            Loan facilities for small and medium farmers on easy installments.

    IV.            Quality control of livestock and dairy products.

      V.            Export of livestock products