DA rejects claims of imports weakening pork farmgate price

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AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said pork imports did not cause a decline in farmgate prices, but blamed a rush to sell hogs due to fears of another outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF). In a statement, Mr. Laurel said hog raisers increased their herds last year in response to high prices, but […]

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