Shortage of eggs warned, as three million hens perish in natural disaster

Poultry production has been adversely affected by the natural disaster situation, said Lanka Bakery Owners Association president N.K. Jayawardena at a media briefing on 04 December.

According to him, three million egg-laying hens had perished, already creating a price increase and a probable shortage in the near future.

Jayawardena called for swift intervention with alternative measures by the government to address the short-supply of eggs, with Christmas and New Year seasons at hand.

A shortage of eggs will result in either a price increase in bakery products or a complete halt in production, he warned.