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Irish egg shortages due to low prices

Farmers had sought an increase of €0.02 (£0.017) an egg for free-range and €0.01 (£0.087) an egg for barn-produced eggs

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Irish egg shortages due to low prices

There is serious worry surrounding the lack of eggs on shelves in Ireland this Easter, with the situation arising due to producers not being paid enough, according to Irish Farmers Association (IFA) chair...

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