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Economic policy advocacy group Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF) is pushing for the removal of foreign investment restrictions in the rice and corn sectors to improve productivity and farmers’ income and reduce consumer prices. This stance was presented during the second roundtable discussion on attracting foreign investments, sponsored by the…

THE American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) expressed optimism on the countrys agriculture after the government ordered a temporary extension of reduced tariff on rice, corn, and meat products.

THE American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) commended the Pinyapel initiative of the Design Center of the Philippines, as it will add value to pineapple leaves that are mostly discarded.

AN improved logistics sector can lower the cost of moving agricultural products and also help enhance food security in the country, an official of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) told The Manila Times.

Long term solutions needed as inflation hits poultry industry

The government must come up with long-term solutions to ensure that the Philippines will continue to have enough supply of chicken amid the still elevated prices of various commodities, poultry stakeholders said.

Despite increased demand due to the Christmas season, the supply of chicken in the market remains sufficient, but poultry stakeholders still see the need to extend the lower tariff rates on major agricultural commodities.

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Stakeholders in the local broiler industry are hoping that President Marcos, who will also take the helm at the Department of Agriculture, will move to prioritize the sector amid various challenges.

Poultry industry stakeholders said government should encourage higher production of chicken through policy interventions to manage supply and stabilize prices.