CHITWAN, Feb. 12 -- Poultry farmers of Chitwan are facing difficulty to meet their production costs in the face of increasing government tax on poultry feed and involvement of middle-men in pricing eggs.

Arjun Aryal of Khairahani Municipality-1 has been in poultry business for the past 18 years. The seasoned farmer says: "Contemplating the present situation, the return on investment is minimal at best."

Aryal, who has been investing 20 percent of his revenue to expand his business, will probably face a difficult term this year. The condition of other farmers is no different.

Nepal Egg Producers' Association few days ago padlocked Poultry Feed Distribution Centre to protest gradual decline in market price of eggs. After the protest, far...