BANGKOK, 13 Jul- A network of laying hen breeders cooperatives. announced an increase in the price of assorted chicken eggs in front of the farm by 20 satang to 4 baht per egg, effective from July 14, in line with the Egg Board's previous production cost assessment that found Costs increased by 17.46% compared to the same period in 2022, and proposed to consider reducing import taxes on soybean meal. To help the cost of raw materials for animal feed for laying hen farmers.

The cooperative network of laying hens consists of Pad Riw Layers Cooperative Ltd. Chonburi Layers Layers Cooperative Chiang Mai-Lamphun Cooperative Limited and Mae Nam Noi Layer Cooperative Limited announced an increase in the price of assorted chicken eggs at the farm by 20 satang per egg, or 6 baht per panel, from 3.80 baht to 4.00 baht per egg, effective. From January 14, 2023 onwards or until there is a change

For the price adjustment of assorted chicken eggs in front of the farm to 4.00 baht per egg this time. It is an adjustment after a group of farmers who raise prices for a long time. From the previous increase on May 15, 2023 from 3.60 baht per bubble to 3.80 baht, later it is likely to be raised several times due to cost problems. but pegged the price to help consumers.

The egg board and egg product development policy committee met in late June. In which the meeting evaluated the cost of egg production in the second quarter of 2023, an average of 3.70 baht per egg, higher than in the first quarter of 2023, which was an average of 3.67 baht per egg. 17.46 percent due to animal breeding costs The price of animal feed, vaccines, preventive medicines, water and electricity costs have increased.

The Egg Board meeting also monitored the situation of important animal feed ingredients, including Maize, wheat, soybean meal imported price of alternative raw materials (Brown rice and cassava) and fish meal. In addition, the Egg Board also assigned the Department of Livestock Development, which is the secretary. Present the Egg Board's comments to the Department of Internal Trade. as the secretary of the Food Policy Committee and the Office of Agricultural Economics As the secretary of the Board of Oilseeds and Vegetable Oils, the Egg Board agreed to reduce the 0% tax on yellow soybean meal to be used in consideration of both committees, which would help reduce the cost of animal feed and alleviate the suffering of the farmer including increasing the country's competitiveness

for the current laying hen situation There are 52.08 million caged laying hens, with an estimated production of 43.21 million eggs per day. There is a plan to raise grandparents of laying hens (GP) in 2023 in the amount of 3,800 birds, 1,970 have been brought in, representing 50.90%, while the plan for raising laying hens (PS) in 2023, in the amount of 440,000, has been brought in to raise 147,746 birds, representing 33.58% .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency