Thailand Set Target To Increase Pork Consumption

He is also preparing to negotiate with the Internal Trade Department on tax reduction on the imports of corns and animal feeds, as they have shown signs of shortage in the future.

Mr. Surachai said that the domestic swine consumption is less than the expected target. Therefore, his association is cooperating with the Livestock Department to stimulate the consumption from 13.9 kg per person per year to 15 kg per person annually.

He said that the department will issue various menus that have pork as an ingredient. He added that the benefit of consuming pork will be shown on the menus so people would be enticed to try those dishes. In the future, he views that swine raisers may face with the shortage of feed. He said that his association will propose this matter to the Internal Trade Department.

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Source: ThaisNews

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