In Philippines, possible extension of blockade is seen as harmful to poultry industry

A possible extension of the stricter quarantine settings will be very detrimental to the poultry industry, especially small producers, an industry association said. Elias Jose M. Inciong, president of the United Broiler Raisers Association, said the possible extension and increase of coronavirus disease in 2019 (COVID-19) does not bode well for consumption. “It will be difficult for the industry, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Usually, prolonged outages cause industry concentration,” Inciong said in a cell phone message. Mr Inciong said poultry producers will also need to deal with rising production costs. Citing data from the Philippine College of Poultry Practitioners, Inciong said the average price of yellow corn on the farm in July was P17.8 per kilogram (/kg), higher than the P16.5/kg recorded in June. “Large corporations have the finances to overcome this type of block. In fact, it benefits them because it kills the competition. For ordinary growers, it ...