PIXABAY
The Philippine Association of Feed Millers Inc. (PAFMI) has asked the government to address the need to ensure a reliable and consistent supply of corn and to review its tariff structure.
According to a Manila Bulletin report, the local supply of yellow corn in recent years has fallen 48% short of requirements.
PAFMI said a reliable and consistent supply of corn is crucial to boost local production of animal feed, human food and biodiesel.
A policy program is needed, PAFMI said, to address corn production concerns, as well as post-harvest facilities, credit, warehousing, marketing, transport and other logistics concerns.
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