Status of poultry production in different parts of Orissa during the last decade has been analyzed. There is an increase in poultry population in each part during the period. However, in South and North zones the increase is more pronounced. Egg production is highest in South zone followed by East, West and North zones respectively. Per capita availability of eggs in the state increased from 13 egg in 1989–90 to 24 eggs in 1998–99. However, in South zone, the percapita availability of egg is 44 which is possible due to introduction of commercial poultry farming in addition to backyard poultry. Strategies for further increase in poultry production are discussed.
Poultry population, per capita availability, backyard poultry
