The poultry industry is yet again faced with a shortage of chicken feed which has affected the availability of eggs in the local market.

According to the All Island Poultry Association (AIPA), egg production has contracted by about 40 percent.

Due to the increased cost of feed, the majority of small-scale farms have halted operations, AIPA President Ajith Gunasekera told Mirror Business.

The shortage of egg production was also attributed to the high humidity.