Egg prices have been reduced following a decision by the Nepal Layers Poultry Association. The association announced a Rs 90 reduction per crate at the farm level, effective today. With the revision, the farm price of large eggs (30 pieces) has dropped from Rs 565 to Rs 475 per crate, while medium-sized eggs now cost Rs 460 per crate, down from Rs 550. Association Chairman Binod Pokhrel said the support price is determined based on rates set by large producers, leading to a reduction in retail prices from around Rs 25 to Rs 20 per egg. Pokhrel explained that higher production and lower consumption have put downward pressure on prices, though demand is expected to recover as winter ends and daily activity normalizes. He warned that further price drops could hurt farmers, noting that production costs currently stand at Rs 19.12 per egg, or Rs 574.06 per crate.
