Philippines Expands Corn Import Quota to Stabilize Feed Prices
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Philippines Expands Corn Import Quota to Stabilize Feed Prices

The Philippine government has issued an executive order expanding the minimum access volume (MAV) for yellow corn to 500,000 metric tons. This aims to ensure raw material access for feed manufacturers, stabilize meat prices, and protect food security amid a projected domestic shortage.

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