China: Heatwave raises egg prices as producers install air conditioners in chicken coops

It has caused a shock to China The “heat» that is burning the country while at the same time it has raised the price of eggs to the heights as due to the heat the hens lay less than normal.

Heat waves regularly hit China in the summer, especially in the arid western part of the country as well as the south. However, according to scientists, in recent years the heatwaves have been more intense due to climate change, which is already having an impact on the economy.

In the city of Hefei, in eastern China located 900 kilometers south of Beijing, Poultry farmers noticed a decrease in egg production due to the heataccording to the local press.

To cool the hens, some producers were forced to install air conditioners, the Jianghuai Morning News reported.

Poultry farm

The reduction in production has led to an increase of about 30% in the price of eggs in Hefei, the capital of Anhui Province.

Similar increases were observed in many provinces.

Prolonged extreme temperatures harm the production of animal productssuch as eggs and milk, according to a report by the US Department of Agriculture.

Hefei has already recorded 14 days this year in which the temperature exceeded 38 degrees Celsius.

In addition, many cities in China have recorded record temperatures in recent days, and the authorities issued a red heat alert again on Monday.

Many provinces are handing out electricity to businesses as the power grid is strained by increased demand and hydroelectric dams struggle to cope with falling water levels.

Source: News Beast

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