The Department of Agriculture (DA) warns of a possible egg shortage and price increase in the Philippines by April 2025, citing losses experienced by egg producers due to oversupply and low prices in 2024. The DA is taking proactive steps to mitigate the shortage, including expediting the importation of egg-laying chickens and advocating for the approval of avian influenza vaccines.
THE Department of Agriculture has indicated a potential shortage of egg supply in April 2025, as many producers nationwide experienced losses due to oversupply and lower prices last year.In a statement released by the DA on Friday, Jan. 31, it was noted that there is a “potential egg shortage and price increase in the Philippines.
The price of a large tray that holds 30 eggs at Carbon ranges as follows: Peewee, P195; Pullet, P225; Small, P240; Medium, P255; Large, P265; XL, P275; and Jumbo, P290.“Wala may paglisud kay ig-order naa dayun. Sa mga niaging bulan kay normal gihapon, walay kausaban ,” said 50-year-old Janette Saavedra.Saavedra pointed out that while demand typically surges during the holidays, she said her suppliers were always able to keep up with.
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