Nonthaburi, July 5 - Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade prepares measures to connect animal feed to help medium and small pig farmers reduce feed costs. Ready to join hands with all agencies to prevent the problem of illegal pigs spreading
Second Lieutenant Chakra Yodmanee, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, spoke about ways to help pig farmers that Due to the current prices of most important agricultural products are high. Make farmers grow a good income to sell their produce. At the same time, when the price of animal feed raw materials such as maize and cassava is high, it causes animal feed prices to remain stable at a high level. The Department of Internal Trade has closely monitored and supervised the situation. In addition, consulted with the Department of Livestock Development. Animal feed factory and the National Swine Raisers Association to jointly support the linkage of animal feed from production facilities to pig farmers To increase options for medium and small farmers to be able to buy animal feed at factory prices. The government will support part of the administrative expenses. It is believed to be a direct aid measure to farmers who can see results quickly. Currently, it is in the process of preparing the details of the supporting criteria before
However, after meeting with the Department of Special Investigation, the Customs Department, the Department of Livestock Development, the Consumer Protection Crime Suppression Division. National Swine Farmers Association and the National Farmers Council Illegal importation of pork at the Customs Office of Laem Chabang Port and witnessed the opening of an imported swine transport container seized by the Customs Department. that although the prevention and suppression of illegal pork imports is not directly the mission of the Department of Internal Trade, the Department has always seen the importance of and cooperated with relevant agencies. because it is an illegal act which may affect the production cycle Especially the raising and distribution of products of farmers who raise pigs. It is also difficult to control the quality and safety of smuggled pork for sale to consumers.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency