Animal Feed Associations Urge Government Action on Rising Costs
Twenty animal feed industry associations have submitted a third petition to the government, requesting urgent measures to address surging raw material prices caused by climate-related supply shortages.
According to a report by Prachachat Business, a coalition of 20 animal feed raw material associations has submitted a formal letter to Supajee for the third time, demanding an immediate meeting of the National Committee on Animal Feed Raw Materials (NC-AFRM). The groups are calling for urgent government intervention to manage the sharp rise in raw material costs, which they attribute to the ongoing impacts of the El Niño phenomenon. This climate event has delayed the domestic corn harvest, leading to tight supply conditions that are expected to persist into the coming year. The associations are specifically requesting that the committee finalize import measures for animal feed raw materials for 2027 to stabilize the market. For residents and businesses in Thailand, this situation may lead to increased costs for livestock products, potentially impacting food prices in the broader economy. While the associations are pushing for a swift policy response, it remains to be confirmed how the government will adjust its import quotas and what specific financial relief or regulatory changes will be implemented to mitigate the impact of these supply chain disruptions. Stakeholders are currently awaiting a formal response from the committee regarding the proposed 2027 import strategy.
