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Farm Sustainability Dashboard

The Farm Sustainability Dashboard has been designed to improve industry best practice and meet evolving community expectations. It has been created for business owners and is appropriate for farms of all sizes.

Your Questions

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Are barn-laid or cage-free eggs more expensive?

Are barn-laid or cage-free eggs more expensive?

Barn-laid and free range eggs are generally more expensive than cage eggs for a number of reasons. More land is needed to house the hens, more farm workers are needed to look after the flock, productivity is slightly lower in cage-free systems and more veterinary care is needed to treat sick hens.