Laying Chicken Raisers Association confirms The price of assorted farm eggs has not yet been raised from 3.80 baht per egg, but it is likely to increase by another 20 satang to 4.00 baht per egg, depending on market forces. due to low productivity Asking consumers to sympathize with farmers, the cost of production is much higher. from feed and energy prices
Mr. Manoch Chutubtim, the Association of Layer Chicken Farmers, said that There is currently no announcement of an increase in the price of assorted farm eggs from 3.80 baht per egg as rumored. But it is likely that it may increase by 20 satang per egg to 4.00 baht according to market forces as the egg production is still less than consumption demand. Due to the chicken laying less eggs during the hot summer this year. Even now entering the rainy season But the temperature is still high and the rain is low. Farms in some areas still have insufficient water.
However, laying hen farmers are still facing high production costs due to higher feed raw material prices and higher energy costs. which should be able to adjust the price of assorted eggs in front of the farm But the price has not yet been announced because of consumer sympathy. therefore asking consumers to sympathize with farmers as well If it is necessary to adjust the price in order not to lose
Mr. Manoch reiterated that The price of chicken eggs goes up and down according to the market mechanism. But during the price drop Farmers are in trouble, no one cares, they only pay attention when prices go up and are often blamed by consumers.
Information from the Egg Board Development Policy Committee (Egg Board) estimated at the end of 2022 that the cost of egg production was 3.70 baht/egg. 52.66 million eggs, estimated egg production 43.71 million eggs/day, domestic consumption demand 42.64 million eggs/day, but from the current situation where some hens die and egg production decreases both in number and size of eggs during the summer. causing the price of chicken eggs to gradually increase Until it is expected to rise again to 4.00 baht per bubble in the near term.
Source: Thai News Agency