Egg price drops by Rs 90 per crate

Summary

The Nepal Layers Poultry Association has reduced the farm price of eggs by Rs 90 per crate, lowering prices for large and medium-sized eggs starting tomorrow in Chitwan.

Key Points
  • The Nepal Layers Poultry Association has decreased the farm price of eggs by Rs 90 per crate.
  • Large-sized egg prices dropped from Rs 565 to Rs 475 per crate, and medium-sized eggs from Rs 550 to Rs 460 per crate.
  • The support price is set based on rates from large farms, reducing consumer prices from Rs 25 to Rs 20 per piece.
  • Farmers face potential losses if prices fall below the production cost of Rs 19.12 per egg.
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