# Eggs selling below cost of production, farmers say - myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles
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> Egg prices in Chitwan, Nepal have fallen to Rs 6.66 per unit, below the Rs 10.50 cost of production, as bird flu fears reduced consumption. Farmers say feed and medicine costs have risen while prices fell.

- Date: 2019-05-02 · published 2019-05-02T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Nepal · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/59095-eggs-selling-below-cost-of-production-farmers-say-myrepublica-the-new-york
- Commodities: [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md)

## Why it matters

Producers squeezed below cost may cut flock sizes and feed orders, a minor bearish factor for feed ingredients in Nepal. Global price impact is negligible.

## Sources

- myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com: https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/eggs-selling-below-cost-of-production-farmers-say

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