Philippines: Producers ask President not to ramp up pork imports

The Philippine Pork Producers Federation (NFHFI) has asked President Rodrigo Duterte not to force purchases of imported meat.

In a letter addressed to the head of state, farm owners expressed concern about the decision of the Ministry of Agriculture to increase the minimum volume of pork imports to 400,000 tons and reduce import duties by 5%.

Pig producers claim that the increase in imports will lead to a decrease in domestic production and estimate the loss of income at $279 million.