An economic assessment of poultry egg sector in Kosovo

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The study was conducted to analyze the economic statement of the poultry egg production in Kosovo. A sample of 21 poultry egg farmers were selected based on a random selection and data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire using face-to face interview with farmers in poultry egg production in the territory of Kosovo. The data were analyzed in Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics 23 by using descriptive statistics, cost and returns, and profitability ratios. Egg production has been growing worldwide. Growing occurred more in Asia and slightly in EU. China remains the largest egg producer in the world. The majority of sampled farms are small scale. Poultry egg farms resulted in cost effective and lucrative operating sector. Medium egg farms turned out to be the most profitable among the three sampled farm sizes. Farmers engaged in egg production were not satisfied with market prices, high feed cost, import, shortage of electricity and isolation of the farm. The study recommended that farmers should improve poultry farm buildings, make better management practices, to have more control in supply chain and provide them with low interest loans.

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Kosovo, egg production, laying hens, profitability
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