Lack of Inspection Facilities Blamed for Rampant Agri-Goods Smuggling, Farmers' Group Laments
A Filipino farmers' group, Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG), has blamed the rampant smuggling of agricultural products on the lack of inspection facilities at the point of arrival. SINAG stated that the Department of Agriculture (DA) should be the first to inspect products upon entry, as mandated by law, but adequate facilities are missing.
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