Fewer laying birds are being placed on farms as producers respond to poor retail profit marginsConsumers could be hit with higher egg prices as UK farmers reduce their flock numbers, in response to escalating costs and insufficient profit margins.The numbers of chicks being placed by egg producers in April was down 15% year on year, according to the latest government figures. Continue reading… Source – Full Article https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/19/egg-prices-in-uk-could-increase-as-farmers-warn-of-tidal-wave-of-rising-costs