Monthly Round Up August, 2026
Dear CLFMA Members and Industry Colleagues,
August 2026 was another significant and productive month for CLFMA OF INDIA, marked by important policy engagements, stakeholder consultations, industry advocacy, and preparations for one of the Association's most prestigious annual events.
During the month, CLFMA OF INDIA continued to reinforce its role as a trusted voice of India's livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and animal feed industries. Through meaningful engagement with the Government of India, industry stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and allied organizations, the Association continued its efforts towards addressing key sectoral challenges and promoting sustainable growth and development.
From advocating for improved availability of critical feed ingredients and strengthening industry–government dialogue to promoting scientific livestock nutrition, knowledge exchange, innovation, sustainability, and disease preparedness, CLFMA remained actively engaged in issues of importance to India's rapidly growing animal agriculture sector.
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Key Highlights - August 2026:
Stakeholder Consultation Meeting on Availability of Fish Meal on 5th August, 2026:
CLFMA OF INDIA Hon. Secretary, Mr. Nissar Mohammed, attended the Stakeholder Consultation Meeting convened by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, on 5th August 2026 at 3:00 PM through video conferencing. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Joint Secretary (IF&MF), Department of Fisheries, Government of India, to discuss issues concerning the availability of Fish Meal.
During the meeting, Mr. Nissar Mohammed highlighted the growing challenges faced by the Fish Meal industry and the difficulties being experienced with regard to the availability of Fish Meal. He emphasized the need for appropriate policy interventions and suggested that the existing policies be reviewed to address the concerns of the industry.
He further stated that the Fish Meal industry has not received adequate attention and requested the Department to consider the issue on priority and take necessary measures to support the industry and ensure the availability of Fish Meal.
The Secretary, Department of Fisheries, acknowledged the concerns raised and assured the participants that the Department would examine the matter and take appropriate steps in this regard.
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CLFMA OF INDIA's 67th National Symposium 2026:
Preparations are in full swing for CLFMA OF INDIA's flagship annual event – the 67th National Symposium 2026, scheduled to be held on:
Date : 11th – 12th September 2026
Venue : The Leela Mumbai
The Symposium will bring together an eminent gathering of policymakers, senior Government officials, international experts, scientists, researchers, academicians, industry leaders, feed manufacturers, livestock producers, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders from across the animal agriculture value chain.The event will provide a premier platform for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and discussion on the future of India's livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and animal feed industries.
The deliberations are expected to focus on key issues related to the livestock sector viz. Sustainable animal nutrition and feed security, Innovation and technological advancement, Livestock and poultry productivity, Aquaculture development, Disease preparedness and animal health, Sustainability and responsible production, Policy and regulatory developments, Research, knowledge exchange, and capacity building, & Strengthening India's competitiveness in global animal agriculture.
The CLFMA National Symposium continues to serve as one of India's most respected platforms for dialogue between Government, industry, academia, research institutions, and other stakeholders.
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CLFMA In News during August, 2026:
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Edition
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Industry Story
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1
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Hindu Businessline (Print & Online)
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25th August 2026
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Egg and chicken prices ease as demand drops during Shravan period
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Print & Online
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2
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India Today
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27th August 2026
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Egg price hits record high at Rs 14 apiece. Is there an ethanol angle?
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Online
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3
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Herald Goa
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27th August 2026
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Egg prices soar 40%: How India’s ethanol push is making your protein costlier
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Online
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4
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Economic Times
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18th August 2026
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Red Sea blockade threat: Why India’s trade faces a wider supply-chain shock
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Online
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5
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Economic Times
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7th August, 2026
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Hormuz uncertainty pushes landed costs up to 50%, raising risk of higher consumer prices
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Online
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6
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Agrospectrum
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5th August, 2026
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RBI holds line as monsoon risks keep inflation in focus
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Online
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7
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PNI News
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5th August, 2026
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Quote on RBI MPC Announcement by Divya Kumar Gulati, Chairman, CLFMA of India
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Online
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8
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Economic Times
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3rd August, 2026
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From protection to competitiveness: How FTAs can help India become a global dairy export leader
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Online
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Authored Article
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9
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Hindu Businessline
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29th August, 2026
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Why eggs and chicken are costlier this year: The hidden story behind feed costs
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Online
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Interview
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10
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ET Now
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25th August 2026
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COMMODITY CENTRAL | Poultry feed costs squeeze margins: What’s the outlook ahead?
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Online
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Press Release
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11
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Avi News
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17th August
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CLFMA of India to convene 59th AGM and 67th National Symposium in Mumbai
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Online
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12
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Agrospectrum
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17th August
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CLFMA of India to host 59th AGM & 67th national symposium on advancing sustainable animal agriculture
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Online
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13
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Food & Beverage Processing News (Print)
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August Edition
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CLFMA of India Partners with GADVASU in Ludhiana to Undertake Scientiļ¬c Study on Moisture Content in Chicken Sausages
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Print
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14
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Hindu Businessline
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10th August, 2026
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CLFMA to hold its annual meet on Sept 11-12 in Mumbai
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Online
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15
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Dairy News 7x7
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10th August, 2026
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CLFMA of India to Host 59th AGM & 67th National Symposium on6Advancing Sustainable Animal Agriculture
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Online
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16
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PNI News
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10th August, 2026
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CLFMA of India to Host 59th AGM & 67th National Symposium on Advancing Sustainable Animal Agriculture
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Online
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17
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Krishi Jagran
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13th August, 2026
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CLFMA of India to Host 59th AGM & 67th National Symposium on Advancing Sustainable Animal Agriculture
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Print
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18
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Poultry Trends
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13th August, 2026
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CLFMA of India : 59th AGM & 67th National Symposium on Advancing Sustainable Animal Agriculture
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Print
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With a shared commitment and collective vision, we are moving forward to strengthen and shape the future of India’s livestock sector. Let us come together to make the 67th National Symposium 2026 an exceptional platform for knowledge, innovation, collaboration, and progress across the livestock, poultry, aquaculture, dairy, and animal feed industries-while paving the way towards a more sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come.
For CLFMA OF INDIA
Divya Kumar Gulati
Chairman
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