Tanzania, July 15 -- Iringa. A seasonal drop in egg production triggered by cold weather has driven up prices across key markets in Iringa Region as poultry farmers grapple with reduced laying rates.

Speaking to The Citizen's sister publication, Mwananchi, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, traders said the supply deficit began in wholesale and retail markets, where daily egg volumes have fallen far short of consumer demand.

This situation has increased competition to obtain the commodity, causing prices to rise rapidly.

Poultry farmers said that the cold period usually affects modern egg production, especially where the rearing environment and chicken feed nutrition have not been improved to cope with these weather changes.

"During this co...