Chitwan. Egg prices have reached an all-time high. The price has increased after the production has decreased. With this, farmers have got the cost price of eggs.

The Nepal Layer Poultry Association has fixed the support price based on the rates announced by various farms. With effect from today, the rate of large egg farmers has been fixed at Rs 525 per crate (30). The medium has been fixed at Rs 495.

The rate has been fixed on the basis of Chitwan. From here, when eggs reach different parts of the country, the rate of the market remains new. Association President Binod Pokharel said that the selling price has been fixed at Rs 3,855 per box (seven crates) and Rs 3,645 for medium.

According to Pokharel, the price of large eggs had reached Rs 510 per crate in August last year. He said, “The highest rate of eggs has been maintained so far. With this, he said, the farmers got the cost price. The cost price of eggs is Rs 16.56 per piece.

The number of chickens involved in egg production has decreased and the price has increased due to lack of supply as per the demand. He also said that the production has been affected as the farmers have been displaced due to the sale of old chickens.

“Looking at the current situation, the price of eggs seems to be increasing gradually. Farmers are excited about the rise in prices. Although there is no data, it is estimated that 2.8-3 million eggs are being produced every day. This number is almost half less than before.