Eggs prices surge as intense heat cuts production

english.onlinekhabar.com · 1 week ago

Egg prices in Nepal have risen due to a drop in production, exacerbated by intense summer heat and increased demand, particularly during recent holidays. The Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association has increased the support price for eggs, with consumer prices now fixed at Rs 25 per egg. Farmers are also facing challenges from labor shortages and infection outbreaks among chickens, struggling to recover production costs amidst declining returns and increasing loans.