Cattle supply crunch pushes Kerala’s meat trade into crisis
Kerala's meat industry is facing a supply crisis due to the frequent seizure of cattle trucks in neighboring states, particularly Andhra Pradesh. Industry associations have announced a protest strike as beef prices rise and availability drops.
Why it matters
The situation illustrates the intersection of regional logistics, political tensions, and food security in India.
Beef, a staple on the dining tables of thousands of Kerala households, is becoming increasingly expensive and harder to find as disruptions in cattle supply from neighbouring States trigger a crisis in the meat trade.
The framing focuses on the negative impact of political/emotional issues on a specific industry and consumer staple.
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