February 01, 2021 THE Department of Agriculture (DA) 7 has welcomed the move by Cebu Province to impose a six-month moratorium on the export of live hogs to other areas in the country, saying this will protect Central Visayas from a possible supply shortage.
DA 7 Director Salvador Diputado said the moratorium would also allow time for the repopulation of hogs in the region.
“We don’t have any shortage yet. That is precisely why Governor Garcia issued the executive order, so we can protect our local supply,” he said.
“The order is protecting our local consumers and at the same time our hog producers in the region will be able to repopulate. If there is increased buying activity, then they will be able to produce more,” Diputado explained.
February 01, 2021 THE Department of Agriculture (DA) 7 has welcomed the move by Cebu Province to impose a six-month moratorium on the export of live hogs to other areas in the country, saying this will protect Central Visayas from a possible supply shortage.
DA 7 Director Salvador Diputado said the moratorium would also allow time for the repopulation of hogs in the region.
“We don’t have any shortage yet. That is precisely why Governor Garcia issued the executive order, so we can protect our local supply,” he said.
“The order is protecting our local consumers and at the same time our hog producers in the region will be able to repopulate. If there is increased buying activity, then they will be able to produce more,” Diputado explained.