The cost of duck eggs in Thailand rose as heat cuts into production

Published Apr 22, 2024

Tridge summary

In Khon Kaen, the price of duck eggs has risen by 4.5% to 4.60 baht each, a consequence of the heatwave impacting the poultry industry. This announcement from the Layer Duck Farmers Association follows a similar increase in chicken egg prices, attributed to the heatwave's stress on birds, causing a decline in egg production. Farmers like Amphol Saenna have experienced a noticeable drop in daily egg output. However, there is an expectation that egg production will return to normal levels with the arrival of cooler weather.
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KHON KAEN: Duck egg prices rose by 4.5% to 4.60 baht each on Monday as the continuing heatwave took its toll on the poultry industry. The Layer Duck Farmers Association on Monday announced a 20 satang rise to 4.60 baht each, effective immediately - a 4.5% increase. The duck egg price rise followed a similar 20 satang increase in chicken egg prices, almost 6%, to 3.60 baht each on Wednesday last week. Farmers blame the continuing heat for a drop in supply. The hot weather stresses the birds and they produce fewer eggs. Amphol Saenna, a layer duck farmer in Khon Kaen province, said on Monday his birds were ...
Source: Bangkokpost

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