Dang:The production of eggs in Dang has seen a significant increase recently after a period of decline due to market challenges. Previously, the district was producing between 5,000 to 6,000 cartons of eggs daily. However, production had dropped to as low as 1,000 cartons at times due to an inadequate market.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Dang is now producing over 2,500 cartons of eggs daily. This recovery is attributed to the organization and collaboration among poultry farmers, enhancing the market for their produce.
Ishwor Prakash Shrestha, President of the Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association in Dang, noted that a lack of unity among farmers had previously forced them to sell eggs at lower prices, resulting in prolonged losses. The situation has improved as farmers have united, gradually increasing production. Each egg carton contains 210 eggs, and the district houses over 900,000 layer chickens.
Rabindra Bikram KC, Secretary of the Association, stated that more than 150 farmers are currently affiliated with the Association, with over 45 new entrants joining the poultry business annually. Of the eggs produced in Dang, 20 percent, or approximately 500 cartons, are consumed locally, while the remaining 80 percent are supplied to other districts.
A depot has been established in Tulasipur through a collaboration between the Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association and Nepal Egg Trading Pvt. Ltd. to streamline the egg market. Binod Pokharel, Central President of the Association, expressed that the depot aims to facilitate egg marketization through a one-door system, addressing the issue of farmers having to sell eggs below cost price. Currently, the price of one egg stands at Rs 19.12.