Egg production is undoubtedly taking a knock this year, Sapa confirms

The South African Poultry Association (Sapa) warns it is becoming increasingly more expensive for farmers to produce eggs.

Eggs remain one of the most affordable, versatile and nutritious animal protein sources; however, the variable costs to produce an egg, including electricity, fuels and feed has increased from 70% to 80% in a span of a few months, the association reports.