Young shepherd's words highlight the impact of rising feed prices on meat prices

In Turkey, the recent rise in feed and alfalfa prices is deeply affecting the livestock sector. The words of a child working as a shepherd at a young age, "Feed has become expensive, alfalfa has become expensive. I can't wrap my head around it! Then they ask why meat is expensive. Of course it will be expensive," highlight this situation.

In the livestock sector, feed costs stand out as one of the most important items in the production process. The increase in feed prices is directly reflected in meat prices, and this situation negatively affects both producers and consumers. Experts point to fluctuations in exchange rates, climate change, and uncertainties in agricultural policies as reasons for the rise in feed prices.

"denetle!", one of Turkey's largest digital audit platforms, brought this issue to the agenda, drawing attention to the problems in the sector.

While rising feed costs leave small and medium-sized livestock businesses in a difficult situation, consumers are also facing high meat prices. This situation triggers food inflation and also affects general economic balances.

Experts emphasize that feed prices must be brought under control and the livestock sector must be supported. Otherwise, it is stated that the increase in meat prices will continue and this situation will become unsustainable for both producers and consumers.

A child working as a shepherd at a young age:

“Feed has become expensive, alfalfa has become expensive. I can't wrap my head around it! Then they ask why meat is expensive. Of course it will be expensive.”

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