Chicken farmers in Solo protest soaring feed prices

Chicken farmers in Solo Raya, Indonesia, gathered for a peaceful protest in the Gladak area to voice their concerns over the steep increase in chicken feed prices. The demonstration, organized by the Gabungan Peternak Rakyat Solo Raya (United Solo Raya People's Farmers Group), saw participants distributing eggs to passersby as a symbolic gesture.

The farmers expressed that the escalating cost of feed has significantly reduced their profits, making it increasingly difficult to sustain their businesses amidst intense competition. They are appealing to the government for stronger protections and concrete actions to alleviate the financial pressure on small-scale farmers.

Key demands include government intervention to reduce production costs and ensure the viability of their operations. The group also called for policies that favor small-scale farmers, enabling them to compete effectively and continue their role as crucial contributors to national food security. The protest underscores the challenges faced by local agricultural producers in maintaining their livelihoods.