Philippine feed makers seek to import 100,000 tons of corn

Feed millers in the Philippines are seeking government approval to import 100,000 tons of yellow corn between January and March to support the requirement of the livestock industry after the devastation of the typhoon that destroyed local crops. The Philippines Association of Feed Millers Inc (PAFMI) have said in a letter to the Agricultural Secretary Proceso Alcala, that the two typhoons that hit in late September and October had damaged the quality of corn pushing up local prices. Read more ...

After the typhoon Manila could increase their rice imports

The Philippines is considering increasing its rice imports for 2012 due to the effects of the recent typhoon, but it is uncertain if they will purchase more for 2011 officials of the government said. Proceso Alcala said the country has enough corn supply to meet its needs, although a feed millers group said it was assessing the quality of corn harvests and the need to import both feed wheat and corn after last week's twin typhoons. Read more ...