{"id":2459,"date":"2024-11-02T04:34:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-02T04:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ale.orionmarketing.com.au\/?p=2459"},"modified":"2024-11-02T04:38:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-02T04:38:53","slug":"philippine-dairy-industry-grows-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.australiaslivestockexporters.com\/ar\/philippine-dairy-industry-grows-html\/","title":{"rendered":"The Philippine Dairy Industry Strengthens as Dairy Consumption Grows"},"content":{"rendered":"

Australia\u2019s Livestock Exporters is well placed to meet this demand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Philippines’ dairy industry is expanding. Increases in dairy imports and a shift to promote more local dairy production are ramping up to meet demand. While the country experiences record high imports, they don\u2019t want to be reliant on these. Overall the entire industry looks set for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Philippines, with a fairly stable economy<\/a>, is largely dependent on agriculture and manufacturing. The average Filipino is typically considered a non-dairy drinker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, the dairy industry accounts for more than US$1 billion in revenue annually. While Australia contributes around seven percent of livestock<\/a> and dairy imports to the Philippines, the number is expected to rise with imports of cheese, butter and other dairy spreads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the reason for The Philippines’ booming dairy production and what can we look forward to? Australia’s Livestock Exporters<\/a> discusses this below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. An Opportunity Driven Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Philippines first saw a new age for dairy farming in 1988.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1986, the government moved to stop support for all dairy production. The future for dairy farms looked grim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, a newly implemented dairy plan created a chance for growth. The Philippines worked to correct previous farming issues and established three new dairy plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Dairy Development Act<\/a> of 1995 ensured that dairy farming would receive national support. This support came by way of research, facilitation and a dairy fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The small dairy farms were overall easier to sustain due to low overhead costs. With the country striving for self-sufficiency in dairy production, farms now operate side by side in a thriving market.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Today’s Filipino Dairy Industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to The Philippines’ previous efforts to enhance dairy farms, farmers now add to and benefit from a strong industry. Consider what makes up its solid foundation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consists of two main sectors<\/p>\n\n\n\n