"Farmers have warned retailers and packers that current farmgate prices cannot support the growing demand for Irish eggs, necessitating an immediate price increase of 2c per egg for free-range and organic production, and 1c for barn eggs."
"The IFA emphasizes that these price increases must be 'ring fenced' to ensure they directly benefit the producers, as the industry faces unsustainable output levels at current returns."
"Economic data shows that poultry feed now represents approximately 70% of input costs for egg producers, with feed prices remaining 20% higher in 2025 than in 2020, contributing to financial strain."
"Since 2021, the annual average price for six large eggs has increased by 28%, while six medium eggs have risen by 32%, indicating rising costs for consumers without corresponding benefits for farmers."
Farmers are urging retailers for a price increase of 2c per egg for free-range and organic eggs, and 1c for barn eggs. Current farmgate prices are unsustainable due to rising costs, particularly in poultry feed, which constitutes 70% of production costs. The gap between Irish and EU egg prices is widening, and producers cannot maintain output. Despite claims of growth in the egg sector, financial pressures on farmers are significant, with consumer prices rising sharply since 2021, yet retail gains are not benefiting producers.
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