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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.