Dominican Republic seeks solution to swine crisis

Published 2021년 9월 8일

Tridge summary

The Dominican Republic's Agriculture Minister, Limber Cruz, has met with local swine producers to discuss the swine crisis and the return of pork consumption to normal. The discussion included plans for aid to small pork producers and the delay of meat imports for local consumption. The minister also emphasized the need for collaboration in combating African swine fever and mentioned efforts to address the drought affecting livestock farmers. President Luis Abinader is set to announce further measures to prevent future crises. Additionally, the article highlights the increase in pork exports and consumption in both Mexico and Brazil, but mentions a delay in export certificates due to a shortage of inspectors, impacting the agricultural sector.
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Dominican Republic Agriculture Minister Limber Cruz met with swine producers in Licey al Medio and surrounding areas in search of a solution to the swine crisis. Cruz guaranteed that pork consumption has returned to normal despite the crisis. During the meeting, one of the points discussed was that of aid to small pork producers and the postponement of meat imports for local consumption. Limber Cruz expressed that the fight against African swine fever is not just for government authorities, but also for producers. Thus, he acknowledged the work of the producers in Licey, which is one of the most populated areas for swine, and one case has not been reported due to the protocol they have followed. Regarding the drought that hits livestock farmers on the northwest line, the minister said that they are already responding by sending machines to extract water and feed for the cattle. He also stressed that in the coming days, President Luis Abinader will make the necessary changes to ...

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