Fish imports, aquaculture counted on to provide price relief to consumers - BusinessWorld Online

Fish imports, aquaculture counted on to provide price relief to consumers - BusinessWorld Online

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is boosting aquaculture and considering fish imports to stabilize prices of fisheries products, as fisherfolk face the risk of limited production due to the high price of fuel. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said fish supply remains sufficient, but rising fuel costs due to the war in the Middle East and the upcoming lean season could reduce availability. “Fisheries is directly affect…