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“We are not stopping you from doing your business, but we need to be cautious,” Piñol said during a meeting on May 28, 2019.
Piñol said that until such time that the high-risk countries are identified, importers should also take precautions from importing processed meat products even from countries not affected by ASF.
With about four to five months buffer stock from domestic and cold storage, the Secretary assured the meat importers that local hog raisers are prepared to supply the country’s demand.
“The Department of Finance (DOF) approved the importation of about 300,000 metric tons (MT) of yellow corn from the US to support our livestock industry,” Piñol added.
Piñol said the Department targets develop 100,000-hectare production area for sorghum this year to supplement animal feeds and ultimately increase production of livestock animal and meat.
Wednesday May 29, 2019/ DA/ Philippines.
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