The Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines Inc. (PPFP) said an increase in farm inputs and production costs is causing pork prices to rise.
In a radio interview, PPFP president Rolando Tambago said the farm-gate price of pork has increased to an average of P210 per kilo.
“The farm-gate price increased because the costs of farm inputs rose,” Tambago, quoted by GMA News report, said.
The PPFP chief also pointed out the “gap” amounting to about P120 between farm-gate and retail price of pork in the markets due to transportation or logistics costs.
“The government should focus on finding a solution in addressing the gap,” he said.
Tambago said rising logistics and doing business costs add on about P120 to P150 per kilo to the farm-gate price.
“The government should look into the gap between farms and retailers,” he said, noting that there is no manipulation of pork prices since hog raisers are scattered all over the Philippines.
“Logistics and inputs are the problem, that’s why the price of pork is higher,” he said.
