Negros Occidental hog raisers seek P170 price floor

The brief

Hog raisers in Negros Occidental are seeking a minimum price of P160 to P170 per kilo for their livestock. The demand comes amid African swine fever outbreaks that have driven down farmgate prices. The provincial government, led by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, is studying the issue to determine a suitable price floor. The goal is to ensure that prices cover production costs for the hog raisers. The situation affects the livelihoods of many farmers in the region.

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