Feed Industry

Domestic production stands at roughly 250,000-300,000 tonnes, leaving a supply gap that drives imports of more than 200,000 tonnes each year.

The sector supports around 75 million livelihoods and contributes roughly 5% to GDP, valued at about US$32 billion.

Adisseo said maintaining consistent product quality and supply reliability remains a priority, even as market conditions force pricing adjustments.

The company has not indicated whether the transition will affect feed pricing or availability in specific markets.

Improved traceability systems are also increasingly linked to feed system efficiency, enabling better planning of feed resources, animal movement, and supply chain coordination.

According to Alltech, Asia remained the global center of feed production in 2025, with an output of 559 million tons.

India’s livestock sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by rising demand for animal protein and the need to improve production efficiency under resource constraints.

The plan targets six priority value chains: maize, sesame, sorghum, beans, citrus and animal feed.

According to the ministry, efforts are underway to stabilise feed supply through improved coordination and budgeting.

The transition is part of a structured succession plan, with some responsibilities shifting from David Faith, who currently holds the dual roles of president and chairman of the board.