The Andhra Pradesh government started a publicity campaign again. They said they would help aqua farmers by reducing aqua feed prices by ₹4,000 per tonne.. In less than 24 hours the announcement did not seem true anymore. Big feed manufacturing companies said the governments claim was not correct. They said reducing the price by than ₹2,000 per tonne was not possible.
This has raised questions again. Were the promises made to farmers real or just for publicity? The aqua farmers are waiting to see what will happen. They want to know if the government will really help them.
Government Announces ₹4,000 Per Tonne Feed Price Reduction
On Thursday the government said they had reduced aqua feed prices by ₹4,000 per tonne. They said this would help farmers a lot. The decision was promoted as a step to help the struggling aquaculture sector. The government said this would make a difference for aqua farmers. They have been struggling with production costs and low shrimp prices.
The announcement was news. Many people thought it would really help the aqua farmers.. The next day something different happened.
Reality Emerges the Next Day
On Friday feed manufacturers said the reduction announced by the government was not true. They said the governments claim of a ₹4,000 per tonne reduction was not being implemented. The companies said this kind of reduction was not possible in the market.
People are criticizing the government now. They are asking why there is a difference between what the government says and what really happens. The aqua farmers are confused. They do not know what to believe.
Avanti Feeds Letter Reveals the Actual Reduction
Avanti Feeds, an aqua feed manufacturer sent a letter to its dealers and distributors on June 19 2026. The letter said:
- The price of Vannamei shrimp feed was reduced by ₹2 per kilogram.
- The price of Black Tiger shrimp feed was also reduced by ₹2 per kilogram.
This means the price was reduced by ₹2,000 per tonne not ₹4,000 per tonne. The companys letter did not mention a ₹4,000 reduction. This has made people question the governments claim more.
Other Feed Companies Share Similar View
Other feed manufacturers are saying the thing as Avanti Feeds. They are saying that reducing the price by ₹4,000 per tonne is not possible. The cost of materials, manufacturing and international market conditions make it difficult to reduce the price that much.
People are asking if the governments announcement was real or just for show. Did the government really talk to the feed companies. Were they just trying to make the farmers happy?
Aqua Farmers Already Facing Severe Financial Stress
The aquaculture sector has been struggling for years. There are problems like:
- Not knowing what will happen in export markets
- Low shrimp prices
- High production costs
- High electricity charges
- High labor expenses
The aqua farmers were happy when they heard about the governments announcement. They thought a ₹4,000 per tonne reduction would really help them.. Now they are disappointed.
Farmers Demand Full Rollback of Feed Prices
The aqua farmers are very unhappy. They want the government to take action to reduce feed costs. They do not want to hear announcements that’re not true. Many farmers are asking for the increased feed prices to be rolled back completely. They want the announced reduction to be implemented in full.
As one farmer said:
“We do not need press conferences or photo sessions. We need help. We need feed prices. The government should keep its promise. Reduce the price as they said.”
Growing Anger Over Gap Between Promise and Reality
There is a difference, between what the government said and what really happened. This has made the aqua farmers very angry. They are already struggling financially. The governments announcement and the reality are very different. This has made people question the governments intentions.
The farmers are asking for one thing: they want the government to reduce the feed prices as promised. They do not want to hear announcements. They want help to revive the struggling aquaculture sector.
