Yes! There is hope for dejected egg traders

An egg trader ponders her next move. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

Most layer farmers are now feeling the pinch of excess eggs in the market and the low prices. In some instances, there has been street demonstrations and protests against influx of eggs from neighbouring countries. I have visited layer farms and I do empathise with our farmers who have devoted their time and resources in this business and are now forced to sell eggs at dismal prices to minimise losses. There is light at the end of the tunnel though as egg prices have started to improve and farmers should take this opportunity to restock their poultry sheds to avoid shortage of eggs in 4.5 months from now.

As we recover from this period of excessive glut in the egg market, farmers must learn some facts about poultry farming and market dynamics and the need to come together and work as a united front.