One of the chicken feed producers, CP Feeds Limited has today announced a chicken feed price reduction in response to concerns from farmers that the commodity was unaffordable.
In a price cut notice dated March 12 2025, the company said the move is aimed at enabling poultry farmers have access to affordable chicken feed.
For example, utra broiler feed which was selling at K143 000 per 50 kilogramme (kg) bag or K28 600 per 10 kg bag is now being sold at K127 000 or K25 400 per 10kg bag. While layer 110 marsh which was at K113 000 per 50 kg bag is now sold at K97 000.
In an interview yesterday, CP Feeds regional sales manager Mike Makwakwa said they believe the move will greatly benefit farmers.
He said: “We decided to reduce prices to ensure people have access to affordable proteins.”
Lately, Malawi’s poultry farmers have faced a significant challenge as the cost of chicken feed has nearly doubled, with other producers charging more than K160 000 per 50 kg bag from K70 000.
This increase of almost 100 percent has impacted the entire poultry industry, forcing farmers to reassess their pricing structures and operational viability.
However, Makwakwa was hopeful that the CP Feeds Limited price reduction will bring some positive impact in the poultry sector.
“Our price reduction will greatly benefit small poultry farmers,” he said.
Chileka-based poultry farmer Francis Banda welcomed the price slash, saying chicken feed is a critical factor for poultry farmers, as it accounts for a substantial portion of their overall production costs.
“With feed expenses typically representing up to 70 percent of total costs, any price movement has a direct impact on the sustainability of poultry farming in the country,” he said.
