AGRICULTURAL NEWS - “The increase in the egg price is subject to supply and demand dynamics, with the Influenza outbreak having a major effect on the recent spike.
"The impact on prices has been more pronounced in the Western Cape, due to the culling of layer hens and the subsequent supply shortages in the region,” Makube said.
In addition, the cost of distributing eggs was also likely to increase following the recent fuel hike.
“The downstream impact is that retailers will be selling eggs at higher prices this festive season, therefore consumers will pay more for a tray of eggs,” Makube explained.
This upward trend is likely to continue in the short to medium term as supply shortages are likely to last up to a year, he added.
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