Irish farmers receiving 20 cents behind EU average for eggs

IFA warns of egg shortages on supermarket shelves, with Lidl already sourcing eggs from Poland to supplement supply

Empty Lidl shelves in Co Monaghan as egg shortages become a reality on retailer shelves.

Irish egg producers are currently receiving “20 cents per dozen behind the EU average”, according to Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) poultry chair Brendan Soden.

With demand overtaking the supply and farmers not receiving enough for their eggs, a shortage of the household staple on supermarket shelves has become a serious reality.