Soaring Feed Prices Spark Protest by Chicken Farmers in Solo

The Gabungan Peternak Rakyat Solo Raya held a peaceful demonstration in the Gladak area of Solo as a response to the high price of chicken feed. During the action, the farmers distributed eggs to passing motorists and the public. They expressed that the rising cost of feed has significantly eroded their profit margins, making it increasingly difficult to sustain their businesses amid intense competition. The group urged the government to take immediate, concrete measures to lower production costs and to implement policies that favour small-scale farmers, ensuring they can continue to compete and remain a pillar of national food security.