Egg producer confidence in the industry 'is gone'

The IFA has said that Irish farmers are currently exploring export markets to sell their eggs where higher returns are being paid. 

Ireland is only months away from seeing a shortage of eggs that is currently being experienced in the UK as producers exit the sector, with farmers warning that supply could be seriously affected if "inaction" continues.

Despite taking to the picket lines only a number of months ago, Irish egg producers "continue to lose money and people are exiting" the sector, the Irish Farmers' Association has said.