Egg Support Price Increased Due to Rising Demand
Summary
Egg support prices have been raised in Chitwan after demand surged as bird flu eased and production fell. The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association says farmers are still not recovering their costs despite the increase.
Key Points
- The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association has raised egg support prices effective today.
- New rates are Rs 560 per crate for XL eggs, Rs 545 for large eggs, Rs 500 for medium eggs, and Rs 3,000 per case for small eggs.
- Chairman Binod Pokharel said demand has risen as bird flu subsided while production dropped after many chickens died.
- Pokharel said farmers are still below cost, with the production cost calculated at Rs 19.12 per egg.
